While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky

Author:Barbara Delinsky [Delinsky, Barbara]
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, King; Stephen - Prose & Criticism, Family, American Horror Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Running & Jogging, Family Life, Sports & Recreation, General, Fiction - General, Myocardial infarction - Patients, Sagas, Marathon running, Sisters, Siblings, Myocardial infarction, Sports, Domestic fiction, Women runners, Love stories
ISBN: 9780385524926
Publisher: Random House, Inc.
Published: 2009-02-17T05:00:00+00:00

MOLLY felt the same lift she always did when she turned in at the cottage; but with only four nights left, the pleasure was bittersweet. That was one of the reasons she had taken David up on his offer. His presence would be a diversion that might keep her from dwelling on this place that she loved. But there was also the issue of discipline. If David was there to help, she couldn't put it off.

“It really is an adorable house,” she said, defending it as she unlocked the door and led him inside. “I know it doesn't look like much with all these cartons, but before this, it was very sweet. I've tried to find another place like it, but nothing comes close.” Dropping her keys and the mail, she opened several windows. “My grandmother always said things happen for a reason. Maybe the reason I haven't found another place is because this was destined to happen to Robin, and her stuff would have to go home anyway.” She cocked her head, listened. “I have a cat. I don't hear it.”

“What's its name?”

“No name yet. I just got her.” She shot him a guilty look. “Monday. I was taking my time settling her in while Robin was fading away at the ER.”

“Would it have made a difference if you'd reached the hospital sooner?”

“No. Still…”

“Maybe you have to let that go,” he said kindly. “Like I have to let go of the fact that if I'd been running faster, I'd have gotten there sooner and saved her.”

“You did save her,” Molly said.

“For what?”

Well, there was a reason. There had to be. “I'll let you know,” she said and set off for the kitchen. “This cat may be another of Nana's destined happenings. Robin wasn't wild about cats. The problem is that my mother isn't either, but this one'll have to come home with me—unless you want her?” she asked hopefully. David was a gentle person. She had sensed that from the first. “Do you have pets?”

He shook his head. “My condo has a no-pet clause. I grew up with dogs, though.”

“Where?” Molly asked, opening the fridge.

“Washington.”

She had good Washington memories. “Robin loved the Marine Corps Marathon. We had the best times on those weekends. Do you want a cold drink? I have plain water, fruit water, energy water, or soda.” She didn't offer the Scooby-Doo chocolate milk box. Too embarrassing.

“Soda, thanks,” he said.

She took out two Diet Cokes. “But I'm talking about DC. Are you from the District or the state?”

“The District. Everyone else in my family is still there. I'm the black sheep.”

“That makes two of us. Why you? Because they're in publishing and you teach?”

“It's more than that. They're newspaper people. I'm not.”

“And better for it,” she declared, thinking of Nick, then realized what she'd said. “Oh, gosh. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to imply that there's something wrong with your family.”

He popped his soda tab. “There is. They're driven in ways that I'm not. Being on the A-list is important to them.

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