Sunset: 4 (Sunrise) by Kingsbury Karen

Author:Kingsbury, Karen [Kingsbury, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Christian / General, FICTION / General
ISBN: 9781414321301
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Published: 2008-08-25T14:00:00+00:00

There had been no word on Cody, no sign of him or his buddies. They were still listed as missing in action, though his superiors told Cody’s mother that they had a few leads that seemed promising. Either way, the fact that he hadn’t been found took away some of Bailey’s thrill that Friday.

It was opening night for Joseph, and Bailey and Connor were driving to the theater earlier than the rest of the family. Call time was six o’clock—an hour ahead of the show when all actors had to report to the theater—but the doors didn’t open to the public until half an hour later.

Connor turned to her. “You’re thinking about Cody.” It wasn’t a question.

“He should be here.” Bailey kept her eyes on the road. The radio was turned low, and ahead of her she recognized the Reeds’ car. The theater was only a few miles away.

“It’s hard.” Connor held a big paper bag filled with supplies he’d need for the run of the show. “He joined the army because he wanted to, because he thought it was right.”

“It was right. And it’s right for our country to stand strong against terrorism.” She hesitated, feeling confused. “I’m just saying he should be here.”

After a few minutes of silence, Connor raised his eyebrows in her direction. “Care if we warm up?”

Bailey felt her shoulders fall an inch. “I’m sorry.” She gave him a weary smile. “It’s opening night. It doesn’t help Cody for us to head into the first show feeling all gloomy.”

“No.” Connor had his iPod connected to the car’s radio. He scrolled through a list of songs, and the sound of “Joseph’s Coat” filled the space around them.

They began to sing, warming up their voices, and as they did, the promise of the story lifted Bailey’s spirits. God was in control of all things at all times for all people. Maybe Cody had been thrown into a pit for now—like Joseph had been—but God knew the plans He had for Cody. She would do her friend no good by spending these days worrying.

She reached the theater and parked, and together they grabbed their things and climbed out of the car. As they headed across the street to the old theater, they heard someone behind them.

“Wait up!”

Bailey turned and saw Tim, his arms full of two flats of bottled water. As he reached her and Connor, the three of them slowed to a walk. At the side door, Tim stopped and looked at Connor. “Uh . . . why don’t you go on in, okay?”

Connor looked confused at first, but then he seemed to understand that Tim wanted to talk to Bailey alone. Connor did as he was asked.

When they were alone, Tim faced her and set the water down. “I wrote you a letter.” He pulled an envelope from his back pocket and grinned. “It wouldn’t fit in a text. I thought maybe you could read it before you go on tonight.”

“That’s really nice.” The gesture was so thoughtful.

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