The Best Things in Life by Kate Sweeney

Author:Kate Sweeney
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
Published: 2019-03-20T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“So…” Morgan stared at the fire.

“So…” Cara glanced at Morgan. “Unreal, isn’t it?”

“Pretty much, yeah. But knowing my mother as I do, I suppose it’s not surprising.”

“It’s a wild story.”

“I hope it’s true.” Morgan laughed when Cara shot her a horrified look. “It’s true. My mother may be many things, but she’s not a liar.”

“She’s a good person.”

“She’s afraid of going to hell.”

“Stop it,” Cara said, laughing.

They sat for a moment or two in silence. Morgan stood and threw another log on the fire.

“Did you send the article to Linda?” she asked.

“Yes,” Cara said. “It’s all set. Hopefully, people will read it.”

“I’m sure they will. It’s very good. You have a way with words. Maybe you should write a book.”

“Let’s see how this goes. Linda said the weather should cooperate while you’re there, though they’re in a cold snap. Oh, she’s sending the plane. We leave around eleven tomorrow. That’ll give us plenty of time.”

“Okay.” Morgan felt her stomach flip at the idea.

“Still looking forward to it?”

“Stop asking me that. Sure, I am. It’ll be fun. I’ve never been to Chicago. I’m looking forward to doing some sightseeing for a couple days.”

“Linda has you staying at the Drake.”

“Is that good?”

“Indeed it is. It’s an old prestigious hotel and right on the lake. She made sure you got a room with a view.”

“She shouldn’t spend a lot of money. It’s no big deal to me.”

“Well, the city of Chicago wants to thank you properly. And you’ll get to meet the mayor.”

Morgan laughed. “Not such a big deal, eh?”

Cara laughed along with her. “Don’t go by me. I have a problem with politicians.”

“So, where did you decide to go on vacation?”

“Someplace warm.”

Morgan raised an eyebrow. “That narrows it down. I suppose it’s none of my business.”

When Cara didn’t respond, Morgan tossed another piece of wood on the fire.

“I need to go over to the airfield. Andy is training Paul, and I need to get the plane in the hangar. Will you be okay here for a while?”

Cara seemed a little taken aback. “Oh, okay. Sure, I will. I have to pack and check in with Linda.”

“Great. I’ll be back later this afternoon. I took out some steak for our last dinner. Splurge a little. Pick out a nice bottle of wine. I’ll be back around five.”

“Okay…”

“See ya later.” Morgan grabbed her jacket and headed out the back door.

Once in the air, Morgan let out a deep sigh. The day was sunny and cold, but that was usual for early October. She saw a few people on the lake, not too many. Barry and Sal would shut their lodge up for the season in a week or so. The snow would soon start; it always started early on the lake. And before you knew it, Morgan would have to get the Bobcat ready with the plow. Paul would be plowing the street and access roads for those who remained on the lake during the cold dark winter.

Morgan looked down as she flew over the lake on the way to the airfield.

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