The Rising by Lynn Chandler-Willis

Author:Lynn Chandler-Willis [Chandler-Willis, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611162738
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2013-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

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Ellie punched in Jesse’s cell number so fast she didn’t notice she had no signal. “Crap,” she said out loud, startling the woman standing beside her in the elevator. She smiled at the woman apologetically then hurried out as soon as the doors opened. Once outside, standing in the hard-falling snow, she tried again.

He answered on the second ring, but before he could even say hello, Ellie started rambling. “What did you find out about Kenton? The kid recognized him and then even drew me a picture describing the same wreck Kenton told me about. I don’t know exactly what the connection is but—”

“Slow down, slow down! What do you mean you don’t know what the connection is?”

She wiped a smattering of snow from her lashes. “I don’t know if Kenton’s his father, or the guy that dumped him, or maybe both. But there is a connection.”

“He didn’t tell you how he knew him?”

Ellie let out a despairing sigh. “I didn’t exactly get that far with him.”

“What happened?”

“It’s a long story.” She didn’t feel inclined at the moment to get too deep into the argument with Deveraux.

“Hmm. OK, meet me at Caper’s. I’ll buy your lunch. You can tell me about it then.”

She glanced at her watch. “It’s ten thirty.”

“Then I’ll buy you brunch.”

“I’m not even hungry.”

“Work with me, Ellie.”

She supposed she could use another cup of coffee. “OK. But I’m going to run up and see my dad for a minute while I’m here then I’ll be on my way. Give me half an hour, and I’ll meet you there.”

“OK, so we’re back to lunch.”

She tried hard not to smile. “Whatever. Thirty minutes.” She clicked off her phone then hurried back into the hospital and up to the fifth floor.

She hoped Peggy hadn’t…like, died or anything. That would sure throw a damper on her enthusiasm. She turned down the hallway where Peggy’s room was but didn’t see her dad or Aunt Sissy. Great. They’re in the room. She stood outside the closed door for a moment, gathering her courage, then lightly knocked.

“Come in,” Aunt Sissy said, her voice muted through the door.

Ellie gently pushed open the door. She threw a quick glance at Peggy and was relieved beyond measure when she saw her stepmother was sound asleep. Medically induced or otherwise, it really didn’t matter. Ellie didn’t have to talk to her, and that’s what mattered. Her father was in a recliner beside the bed and rose to greet her. He looked so tired, like he didn’t sleep well, although he’d told Ellie he had. Aunt Sissy was sitting in a chair near the window reading one of those romance novels she loved so much. She closed it and set it aside then stood to offer Ellie a hug.

“I have a bone to pick with you,” Ellie whispered in her aunt’s ear.

Aunt Sissy pretended to look surprised then grinned mischievously.

“How’s the little boy?” her father asked in a low voice.

Ellie bobbed her head up and down. “We’re making some headway.

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