The Heart of Christmas by Belle Calhoune

Author:Belle Calhoune [Calhoune, Belle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: The Heart of Christmas
Publisher: Belle Calhoune Books
Published: 2016-11-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

A week passed during which Eden was feeling more and more comfortable in Brady’s presence. He really hadn’t changed all that much from the boyish Brady of her childhood. He was sweet and slightly goofy and full of charm. She felt at ease with him in a way that surprised her. Every day he did something outrageous to make her laugh. Today he was sporting reindeer ears. The day before he had worn a Santa Claus hat and beard. And he had been helping her with the candy cane fundraiser and brainstorming ideas.

At the moment Eden was sitting at the reception desk trying to figure things out. They were still short a considerable amount of money. But she had come up with an idea that might just work to bring in the extra cash. The idea was a throwback to the original candy cane exchange they’d done as children. Eden had tossed out the idea of selling candy canes at the Christmas festival at the church with proceeds going to the abandoned animals. And if they brought the idea to the local elementary schools, middle schools and high schools, they would really be able to make their goal. Brady was very enthusiastic about the idea and had pledged to help out.

The tinkling sound of the bell above the door alerted her to a new arrival.

“Good morning, Mrs. Forrester. How can I help you?” Mrs. Forrester was a sweet older woman who was a retired school teacher. She didn’t have an appointment according to the computer, nor did she have an animal with her, although she did have a large fruit basket in her arms.

“I don’t have an appointment. This is for Dr. Shepard.” She placed the fruit basket on the counter. It has a festive red and green bow and practically screamed Christmas tidings.

“I’ll make sure Vicky gets it. She won’t be back to the practice for some time. She’s scheduled for surgery,” Eden explained. Eden had been instructed by Vicky on what to tell her clients.

“Oh this isn’t for Vicky. It’s for Dr. Brady Shepard. He was a real life-saver last night by coming to my house and taking care of Cornelia my cocker spaniel.” Mrs. Forrester shook her head. “I taught him in second grade. He’s just as fine a man as I imagined he would become.”

Hearing Mrs. Forrester’s praise of Brady made Eden grin. Of course Brady hadn’t mentioned making a house call to Mrs. Forrester and Cornelia. The more Eden was in Brady’s presence, the more she was beginning to realize he was a good man. He wasn’t boastful or arrogant. He truly followed God’s command to love his fellow man.

“Wait right here, Mrs. Forrester. I’m sure he’ll want to thank you in person,” Eden said.

“Only if he’s not with a client. I know how busy this office gets.”

Eden winked at her. “You came during a lull, so I’ll go grab him.”

Eden went to Brady’s office and lightly knocked. When he called for her to come in, Eden opened the door and stood on the threshold.

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