Captiva Moonlight (Captiva Island Book 12) by Annie Cabot

Author:Annie Cabot [Cabot, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cabot Publishing Group
Published: 2024-07-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

“I’m so glad you all called me,” Maggie said. “I was going to call you all later, but this is much better, because not everyone is here yet. So, Happy Thanksgiving family.”

Beth held her iPad in front of her face. “Hi Mom, we have a surprise for you,” she said. “Is Paolo there?”

“I’m here,” Paolo answered.

“Hey Maggie, hi Paolo,” Emily yelled as she moved in front of the camera.

“Emily! Oh my goodness, honey. How are you feeling? Is your mother with you?”

“I’m here,” Eve said. “Your lovely daughter, Beth, was kind enough to invite us. We’re only sorry that you and Paolo aren’t here. Emily thinks of him as her second father.”

“That’s right,” Emily added. “I wouldn’t be alive today if you hadn’t donated your kidney. I’ll never be able to thank you enough. Happy Thanksgiving.”

Maggie looked at Paolo, who was smiling.

“Happy Thanksgiving to you both,” Paolo said. “I’m glad you’re doing well. You look wonderful.”

“You certainly surprised us. Who else is there?” Maggie asked.

“Everyone,” Beth said.

“Hi Mom,” Lauren yelled from another room. “Sorry, I was trying to keep Jeff from sneaking some stuffing. The baby is sleeping, but Olivia and Lily are here.” Lauren turned the iPad around to face her two daughters.

“Girls! Say hello to your grandmother.”

Olivia and Lilly waved. “Hi Grandma,” they said, and then turned back to watching television.

“They’re growing up. They used to get excited when we had company, now all they want to do is watch television or talk on the phone,” Lauren said.

“That’s okay, I understand. You were like that once, too.”

“Michael and Brea are here with the kids, so I’m going to give the iPad to them so you can say hello.”

“Hey Mom, Happy Thanksgiving,” Michael and Brea said in unison. “Quinn and Cora just went upstairs to see the baby. I told them to be quiet, and hopefully they won’t wake Daniel. You know how it is when a new baby comes into the family, especially for children, they just love a new baby.”

“Speaking of babies, where is my baby?” Maggie asked.

Christopher and Becca smiled and waved into the camera.

“Happy Thanksgiving, Mom,” Christopher said.

“How are you feeling Becca?” Maggie asked

“This has been a rough first trimester, and the hours I’m keeping these days don’t help. I started feeling better a few days ago. I think I’m starting to turn a corner,” she said.

“That’s great,” Maggie said. “Ciara told me you and Christopher are coming to Captiva a week before Christmas, is that right?”

“Yes, I need a break from work. Chris tells me all the time that we probably won’t have another chance for a vacation before the baby comes, and I should do it now that I can. Besides, I want to see Dad and my brothers. I wish they’d come up to Boston, but I love it here. Maybe you can talk them into a visit this spring when you see them later today.”

Maggie laughed. “I’ll do my best.”

Beth came back in front of the camera. “Is Grandma there?”

“No, and I’m surprised.

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