The Runaway Pastor's Wife by Diane Moody & Hannah Schmitt

Author:Diane Moody & Hannah Schmitt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Spouses of Clergy, Romance, Family Life, Fiction, Christian Fiction, General, Runaway Wives, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780615441863
Publisher: OBT Bookz
Published: 2011-02-23T06:00:00+00:00

Eagle’s Nest

“Hello-this-is-the-McGregor’s-home-Jessica-speaking.”

“Jessie? Jess, it’s Mommy. How are you, sweetheart?”

“Mommy! Oh, Mommy, I miss you so much! When can you come home?”

“Oh, sweetheart, it’s going to be awhile yet,” Annie said, hoping to change the subject to evade any more questions. “How is everything with you, honey? How’s school?”

“School is fine, Mom, but guess what? There’s two policemen here and they’re talking to Max and Daddy. I think Max must’a got in real big trouble!”

Annie sat up. “Jessie, what do you mean? What’s happened? Did Max get a speeding ticket?” Jessie must be confused. Max never gets in any kind of trouble.

“I don’t know, Mommy. They made me leave and come in here to the kitchen.”

“Sweetie, I think I better speak to Daddy. Can you go get him for me?” Annie tried to sound as casual as possible.

“Sure, Mom. I’ll go get him. Just a minute, okay?”

Annie felt another deep stab of guilt. What am I doing out here in the middle of nowhere when—

“Annie? I’m so sorry we missed your call last night. The kids were—”

“David, what’s going on? Jessie said the police were there and Max was in some kind of trouble?”

“Honey, it’s nothing to worry about. Max had a little run-in with Chet Harrison at school today. That’s all. And evidently Chet wanted to spook Max so he called the police. The whole thing is ridiculous. We’ve told the police exactly what happened and it’s no big deal. I would tell you if it were otherwise.”

“But what about Max? Did he get hurt? Is he all right?”

“Honey, I’m telling you—he’s just fine. A little ticked off at his teacher, but no more than I am.”

“Chet Harrison . . .”

“Yeah, that’s what I said. It was Chet.”

Silence.

“Annie, what is it? What’s the matter?”

“Oh—I’m sorry. You know how I feel about Chet.”

David softly chuckled. “I know how lots of folks feel about Chet. He’s a challenge even on his best days.” He paused. “Annie, how are you?”

She looked at her carefully wrapped foot propped upon on a couple of pillows. She truthfully felt no pain at the moment so answered, “I’m okay, I guess. I’ve had a lot of time for some serious soul-searching and that’s why I’m here. But it’s even more obvious to me now than when I came just how much I have yet to work through.”

“I’m glad you’re making some headway. But I miss you so much. I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am, sweetheart. I’ve been such a—”

“No, David, please. That’s not why I called. I really don’t want to get into that now. We can talk about all of it when I get back.”

“But I have to tell you. You need to know. I will do whatever it takes.”

“Honey, please. Not now.”

“I’ll walk away from this church if that’s what it takes. We’ll move if we need to. We’ll find something—”

“I’m going to hang up if you keep this up. I’m not ready to talk about it!” She didn’t mean to snap at him.

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