Chasing Trouble by Kinney Scott

Author:Kinney Scott [Scott, Kinney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mosquito Creek Publishing
Published: 2017-11-13T16:00:00+00:00

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The couple emerged from a shower to the sounds of Ricky’s cries. They slipped into the bedroom and dressed quickly. A knock at his door shouldn’t have surprised Rick.

He opened and discovered his mother and her best friend, Mary Fisher, standing expectantly on his doorstep. He exhaled, as his plans for a quiet day at home with Ricky scattered away with his mother’s eager smile.

“Mary couldn’t wait to meet Ricky. Where’s my beautiful Grandbaby?” his mother said pushing past him into the house.

Surprised, Linnea emerged with Ricky in her arms. As Rick’s gaze met hers, Linnea’s eyes widened. The couple silently communicated relief that his mother had not arrived an hour earlier.

“Rick, we’ve bought a back seat full of things for the baby. Could you run out and get them?”

Mary sat on the couch as Laura scooped her Grandson out of Linnea’s arms. He protested the rapid transfer but quickly became distracted by the squeak of a stuffed giraffe dangling in front of his cherub face. Linnea stood still until the baby adjusted and followed Rick outdoors.

“Oh my, where will all of that fit?” she asked as he stood staring at the piles of toys, clothes, and gadgets his mother purchased on her way to Ashwood.

“I don’t have the first damn clue. I hope she has receipts because some of this has to go back.”

“Try not to hurt her feelings, Rick. Maybe we can return some of it and get things you really need.”

“I don’t see how that’s possible. She bought out the store.”

Her nod and laugh lightened his mood by a fraction. “I don’t see a baby back-pack,” she said.

“They make those?” he asked hopefully.

“Yeah, and out here that’s as essential as an all-terrain stroller.”

The words coming out of her mouth made no sense. “All-terrain stroller…what are you talking about?”

He realized his view of life with a baby was littered with huge inaccuracies.

“You’ll need a sturdy stroller for some hikes, the backpack for others,” she nodded and watched as his mouth dropped open.

“Did you think you’d have to give all that up?” she asked with a smile.

“Well, yeah. I guess. To be honest, I haven’t had time to process much.”

“All-terrain strollers are expensive. Your mom obviously wants to help. She just doesn’t know how. Ask her for receipts and we will exchange some of this next week,” she shrugged with matter-of-fact ease.

He wrapped her tight and thanked her for being patient. He pulled her in for a kiss, “Thank you.”

“Your welcome,” helping Rick adjust might be the only thing she could do right now to show how much she loved him.

Opening the car door, Rick filled Linnea’s waiting arms with a portion of his mother’s purchases. He labored under the rest. As he stacked the parcels in the second bedroom, he mentally gave up his library. It would soon become Ricky’s own room.

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