Sophie's Heart Special Edition by Lori Wick

Author:Lori Wick
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780736976374
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Thirty-One

The last time Alec looked at his watch it was after 9:30. His own meeting had been canceled, but he hadn’t known that until he had arrived. He had missed Sophie and Craig by half an hour. By the time he realized the roads were getting slick, it would have been foolish to try and go after them. However, they had been gone far longer than he expected. The girls were in bed asleep, something he was thankful for, but his heart was having a hard time with anxiety. He had prayed the entire time, but the visibility was only getting worse, and he told God outright that he didn’t want anything to happen to Sophie and his son. He knew his trust was waning, and he was headed to get his Bible when he saw the lights.

Since he was sitting in the living room with the lights off, he saw the van as soon as it turned onto their court. Not even bothering with his coat, he stood and walked through the kitchen, a prayer of thanksgiving in his heart. There was a small walk-door that sat at the bottom of Sophie’s stairs, so by the time Sophie had turned the van off, Alec was there waiting.

“Everyone all right?” he spoke and held her door, sagging at the knees so he could look in and see Craig.

“Yes,” Sophie answered. “There was accident on the beltline. We were detour.”

By the time all this was said, Craig had been given time to come around to Sophie’s side. For the first time Sophie looked up and Alec was able to study their faces. He didn’t comment because he saw that Craig was looking at Sophie, and for a moment she spoke to him alone.

“I am going up to bed now, Craig. I will talk to you tomorrow.”

“All right.”

She stepped forward to hug him and was hugged in return. While they embraced, she whispered in his ear, “Tell your father tonight, Craig. Do not wait.”

She stepped away from Craig and bid them both good night, handed the keys to Alec in the process, and went on her way.

Alec pushed the button to lower the garage door, and the men followed her out.

“Thanks, Sophie,” Alec called to her as she climbed the stairs to her apartment, and she replied without stopping. He held the door for Craig and waited for his son to precede him into the kitchen. The room was in shadows, making it easier for Craig to turn and say, “Can I talk to you, Dad?”

“Sure. Why don’t you go get ready for bed and I’ll come to you.”

Craig nodded and moved off. Alec secured the downstairs and tried to calm the frantic beating of his heart. Something had happened tonight, and not knowing what was almost as hard as waiting for Craig and Sophie to come home safely.

Alec reached Craig’s room just as the young man was climbing into bed. He sat on the edge like he usually did, and the

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