The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher

Author:Robin Lee Hatcher [Lee Hatcher, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-310-41693-7
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2011-11-26T05:00:00+00:00

Kevin could see confusion swirling in Claire’s eyes, along with some other emotions he couldn’t so easily discern. Deciding it might be wise to give her a moment alone with her thoughts, he asked, “Would you like another?” He pointed to her mug.

She shook her head without looking at him.

Wordlessly, Kevin rose from his chair and went to the counter where he ordered one regular coffee. While he waited, he glanced over his shoulder. He was sorry that he’d been the cause of that frown furrowing Claire’s forehead. She was much prettier when she smiled. Still, he didn’t know what he could have said differently.

By the time he returned to the table, he’d made up his mind that a change of subject was in order. As he sat down, he said, “What do you plan to do while you’re here? Besides work, that is.”

“I don’t know. I haven’t given it any thought.” She hooked a lock of dark blond hair behind one ear. “I don’t know much about Seattle.”

“Well, what do you do for fun in Boise? Got any hobbies?”

“I like to garden in the summer.”

“And?” he encouraged.

“Just the usual. Going to movies. Reading books.” “How about the theater? I hear there’s a great performing arts center in Boise.”

At last, her smile returned. Her dark blue eyes twinkled, and a dimple appeared in her right cheek. “Broadway musicals. I love them. I remember going to see Oklahoma and Carousel and South Pacific and Camelot with my grandmother when I was still in junior high and high school.”

“How about newer ones like Cats?”

“Yes, and Les Miz. I loved that one, even though it makes me cry. Oh, and I adored Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The songs are wonderful.”

“Have you seen The Phantom of the Opera?”

She shook her head. “It hasn’t come to Boise, but I own the original cast CD.”

“Tell you what. I’ll check to see what’s playing in the area over the next few months. Maybe we can get tickets to a musical or two.

Claire’s eyes revealed her surprise.

Kevin was a bit surprised himself, and he wondered if he’d overstepped his bounds. Maybe she was seeing someone in Boise. “If you’d rather not go with me, just —”

“No, I’d like to go …” She hesitated a moment before adding, “with you.”

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