When Tomorrow Comes by D. Jackson Leigh

Author:D. Jackson Leigh [Leigh, D. Jackson]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

I can’t believe you’re still asleep. Get up. It’s one o’clock in the afternoon.” Libby hit Baye in the face with one of the small decorative pillows.

“Ow.” Baye rubbed her eyes, then glared at her cousin. “I was up almost all night looking for chat groups or social media posts involving parrots or pigs. I’m trying to find possible homes for Mac and Flower.”

Libby looked skeptical. “Really?”

“Check my web history if you want.” She was feeling grumpy from lack of sleep and very little progress. She sat up and rubbed her eyes again. She really shouldn’t take it out on Libby. She deserved Libby’s distrust, given her history of abusing her Adderall prescription, then crashing for a day or even two. “I’m sorry. I’m really trying hard to help Teague.”

Libby, chewing her lower lip, stared at her. “No. I’m sorry. You like her a lot, don’t you?”

Baye slumped against the sofa’s cushioned arm. “We have a connection I can’t explain. Maybe it’s because neither of us is perfect. We both struggle in a world that says we’re not normal.” She finally smiled. “And, damn, she’s a great kisser.”

Libby’s answering smile was soft. “I hope it works out for you, cuz. You’re different around her…more settled. And you deserve some peace in your life.”

Baye stood and hugged her. “Thank you. I know sticking by me hasn’t been easy for you.” She paused when her throat tightened. “I love you.”

“Stop. You’re going to make me cry,” Libby said. “Although you’re exasperating sometimes, I do love you.”

“Did you bring food for me?” She eyed the tray Libby had placed on the coffee table before rudely waking her. It held a bag from their favorite burger joint and two sodas.

Libby released her with a laugh. “You know I did because you never have anything to eat in this house.”

“Yum.” She grabbed the bag and dug out a cheeseburger, unwrapped it, and took a huge bite before reaching back in for a serving of French fries.

“I have news.” Libby retrieved her burger and fries in a less ravenous manner. “The money showed up in our account yesterday, but when I called Dr. Jayne to pay off our vet bill, her receptionist said someone had already paid it off.”

Baye shook her head. “It had to be Teague. I told her we planned to use some of the five thousand to pay our vet.” She munched a couple of fries. “Did you quit your job?”

“I gave notice. I hate the job, but my boss is really nice, so I didn’t want to walk out before she has a chance to hire someone in my place. That shouldn’t take long, considering that college students are always looking for a part-time job.”

“Great. Teague’s part-time guy is going to send me the name of a fellow vet student to clean kennels for us.”

“Good. Because I am not cleaning kennels. I can take over the adoption applications from you and handle the finances. You can work on the Teague project,

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