The Spoon Tree ~ A Family Series ~ Bk 1, Abby's Story by Bria Daly

Author:Bria Daly
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: death, children, humor, family, grandparent, banter, twin sisters, relationshhips

Ice cream was yummy, and it turned out that Tom had made it. He had an ice cream machine and made ice cream on occasion, and this time, he had made a vanilla blend, with a hint of mint. Abby didn’t care for mint ice cream, but this one was really good.

Brian asked if it was okay for Jackie to go to his room with him. It was nice that he asked, and Abby said yes. He wanted to show her some games and some books. Jackie loved to read, and Brian knew that. It seemed he had made it a point to learn as much as he could about her.

That left Tom and Abby alone in the living room.

Abby had been to Tom’s before, for Billy’s birthday, but she hadn’t been inside the house. Only outside. The house inside was just as impressive as it was outside. Jackie’s eyes had grown when she saw the outside, and continued to grow as they walked in.

They went in through the kitchen. The kitchen was big. It had a huge double refrigerator, wide granite countertops, a stainless steel double, deep sink, and an eating area next to a large window. Abby was sure that in the daylight, the open window offered a fantastic view.

The living room was also big. There were beautiful pieces of furniture; it was all very eclectic. There were unique pieces here and there, but it all worked very well together. There was a bar in the corner, a large ficus tree near a window, and scattered about in corners were a couple of dracena’s and palms. The green indoor plants and tree added to the warmth and comfort of the home, but the room already had an understated elegance, and very relaxing feel.

Jackie and Brian took their ice creams to Brian’s room, and Abby and Tom took theirs into the living room.

“I never asked what you do for a living?” Abby asked Tom.

“I’m an architect. I actually own the firm. I still go every day, but I don’t have to. We have extremely talented people working there, and my oldest, Todd, actually likes it better when I’m not around, I think.” Tom chuckled.

“Did you design this house?”

“I did. Do you like it?”

“I love it. I was really impressed with the gardens, but it’s just as impressive inside.”

“Impressive?”

“As in beautiful, well designed. You obviously put a lot of work and a lot of thought into it. And it just feels… comfortable and peaceful. It feels like home.”

“Glad to hear. And glad you feel that way. Thank you,” Tom smiled. “And you? Before you started raising kids again, what did you do?”

“I was an editor. Or I should say I am an editor, although now I freelance, and not so often,” Abby laughed, “Who am I kidding? I barely have time to brush my hair.”

“Your hair looks fine.”

“Fine? Didn’t anyone ever teach you that women hate the word ‘fine’? It’s like ‘okay’, ‘good enough’, or ‘it’ll do’.”

“Good enough isn’t a bad thing.

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