Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins

Author:Beverly Jenkins
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780061736810
Publisher: HarperCollins

Chapter 9

Delbert and the Two Spinsters were at Olivia’s house when she arrived. The doctor looked a lot less weary after having finally gotten some rest, and the spinsters, bless their hearts, had prepared a supper of roast chicken, corn, and collards. For Olivia, the combined forces of no sleep, the festivities, and Neil’s crisis had her so worn down that she wasn’t sure she could stay awake long enough to eat the meal. “How is he?”

Delbert replied glumly, “Nothing’s changed.”

It wasn’t good news, but in Olivia’s mind, it wasn’t bad news either. Neil was still breathing, and that in itself was a blessing. Although she dearly wanted to see him, she didn’t know how the doctor would react to such an improper request, so she kept the wish to herself and sat down to eat.

Neil was floating again, but unlike the lush green forest he’d visited before, his surroundings were harsh, the earth parched and cracked, reminding him of the mountainous regions of Texas. Up ahead he saw a woman cooking beans over a fire. She was dressed in red. It was his mother. When she looked up and saw him, surprise livened her face. “Neily, is that you?”

“Yes, Mama.”

“You are bleeding.”

For the first time, Neil noticed the blood pooling at his feet. A look behind him showed the trail of bloody footprints leading to the spot where he stood. The sight disturbed him, but he wondered why he didn’t feel any pain. “Where am I, Mama?”

“In my dreams, Neily.”

He tried to make sense of that but couldn’t.

His mother gave him a sad smile. “I will send your brother to fetch you home. Hang on to your soul.”

Neil had no idea what she meant by that, but being the good son that he was, he said, “Yes, Mama.”

And she was gone.

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