To the Moon and Back by Melissa Brayden

Author:Melissa Brayden [Brayden, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781635556193
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2020-02-16T16:00:00+00:00

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“Where will we pick up our tickets? I want to make sure I leave plenty of time in case there’s any mix-up, and you know how your dad always putters when I’m trying to get somewhere.”

“I know,” Lauren said.

“That man is a putterer, and it’s not going to ruin my chance to see my baby on her big night. You’ll need to remind me where the bathrooms are, so I can beat everyone there during intermission.”

Lauren smiled. She had her mom on speakerphone in her dressing room as she prepped for their second-to-last rehearsal. “The tickets are at the box office, and there will be no mix-up. Dad is definitely a putterer, but I have a feeling you’re going to be able to light a fire under him. The restrooms are clearly marked, but I’ll send directions.”

“Good. That will help. How’s the show going, Boop? I just can’t believe this has all happened. I put it on Facebook. Did you see? I had sixty-seven of those like things, and also some hearts, and your uncle Gregory hit share on what I said, and now other people can see it who are friends with him.”

“Wow.”

“I was real happy you could share it. I really like that Facebook.”

“Social media is a wondrous thing. It’s going well, I think.”

“You think?”

Lauren sighed. “I second-guess everything I’m doing and sometimes feel like a total fraud working alongside true professionals, but I haven’t been fired yet, so I keep showing up.”

Her mother made a tsking noise. “You’re selling yourself short. You always do that, Ms. Type A. You’re talented, kind, gorgeous, and my daughter. I just can’t wait to see you shine. Uncle Frank is going to look down on this from Heaven with a smile.”

“Thanks, Mama,” Lauren said. “Knock my little brother in the head for me.”

“How about I just ruffle his hair a little next time he stops by for spaghetti and garlic bread? Did you know he’s up for junior partner at the firm?”

“I didn’t. I need to call him.”

“When you have a spare minute, you will. Right now, I’m just vibrating that the tiny being that lived in my tummy is going to perform in front of thousands. My Boop. Do you hear me? Vibrating. You can probably tell through the fancy phones they have now.”

“Mom!” she said with a laugh, though it was every bit as surreal to her, too. “We can vibrate together. I’ll see you soon, and don’t worry for a second about the tickets. I’ve taken care of everything.”

They said their good-byes, and Lauren clicked off the call and sighed. She felt a little better after speaking with her mother, but nerves were creeping in as opening night approached. There was a knock on her dressing room door, and a moment later, Carly peeked her head around.

“May I enter?”

“You may.”

“You were so on today,” Carly said, sitting on the arm of the couch.

“Do you really think so?” Lauren’s stomach tightened in that uncomfortable way it had been all week.

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