When You Got a Good Thing by Kait Nolan

Author:Kait Nolan [Nolan, Kait]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: small town contemporary romance
Publisher: Kait Nolan

Chapter Nine

“HAVE A GOOD DAY at school, sweetie.” Maggie hugged Ari.

The girl submitted to the embrace for a few moments before edging away with an awkward shuffle of feet. “Have a good trip back.” Ari focused on the toes of her hot pink Chuck Taylors.

“I’ll be back as soon as I’m able to rearrange some things at work,” Maggie promised.

Another small head bob from Ari.

“Got your lunch, kiddo?” Kennedy asked. She got actual eye contact, and that felt like a victory.

“Yeah. Thanks.”

“Mrs. Balzli is waiting in the driveway,” Pru said gently.

With another shy wave, Ari headed out the door. As soon as it closed, Maggie blew out a breath. “I thought we’d be on better footing by now.”

“You’re intimidating,” Kennedy told her.

Insult whipped color into Maggie’s fair cheeks. “I am not.”

“You kind of are,” Pru said. “It works for you. Most of the time. You’re the woman who Gets Things Done.”

“Pru is the warm, fuzzy one,” Kennedy said.

“What about you?” Maggie demanded. Was that jealousy in her tone?

“I’m the most like Ari. She relates to me.”

An almost imperceptible shudder passed over Maggie, as if perishing the thought of having another sister like Kennedy. “Well, it’s good she’ll open up to at least some of us.” Turning on heel, she strode with purpose into the kitchen.

Kennedy and Pru exchanged a look. “Business mode,” Kennedy murmured. Not quite ready to face whatever her middle sister wanted to discuss, she said, “I’ll be right back. Need to run upstairs for a minute.”

It was a foolish and unnecessary delay, but she retreated to her room, pulling out her laptop and compulsively checking email. Maybe there’d be something from Flynn.

But it wasn’t email from Flynn that snagged her attention. It was an email from the book editor.

Hey Kennedy,

I was just following up on our conversation from a few weeks ago. Tried to call you at the pub and was referred to one Flynn Bohannon. He told me about your mother. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know you’re dealing with a lot, but I just wanted to keep the lines of communication open. Still very interested in the book project, and the powers that be are pumped. Ready and willing to discuss when you’re in a better place.

Enthusiastically yours,

Elena Beckhoff

Kennedy read the email through twice more, feeling her pulse jitter. The whole thing was still on the table. Her eyes fell on the stack of scrapbooks piled on a chair in the corner. She’d almost swear she caught a whiff of violets from that direction. Mom would want her to do this. Or at least talk to the woman about it more in depth. Deciding that was scarier than whatever Maggie wanted to discuss, Kennedy shut the laptop and went back downstairs.

She found Maggie fiddling with the coffee pot instead of ready to get down to brass tacks. Needing something to do herself to dispel the nervous energy coursing through her from the email, Kennedy moved to tackle the breakfast dishes.

“So how did your date with Xander go last night?” The question itself wasn’t unexpected.

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