Cherry Cobbler: Book 2 of the Blackberry County Chronicles by JoHannah Reardon

Author:JoHannah Reardon [Reardon, JoHannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-05-21T04:00:00+00:00

26

In the morning, I could see things more clearly. I even began to look forward to going shopping with Roslyn for a wedding dress and being her maid of honor. Except I dreaded hearing my mother say “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” one more time. It had ceased being funny about five years ago, but she still liked saying it.

For some inexplicable reason that I cannot possibly explain, that made me want to call her. As soon as she heard my voice, she said, “Can you believe it? I finally get to be a grandma!”

I was so glad I was in a better place than yesterday. “I know, and I get to be an aunt and Dad gets to be a grandpa and Sam gets to be a dad.”

“Boy, you’re a sharp one. Figure that out all by yourself, did you?”

“Yep. You didn’t raise no dummies.”

“Hmmm.”

“Guess what else?”

“You’re getting married!”

“Close. Roslyn is. She’s asked me to be her maid of honor.”

“Ah, always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” There is something wonderful about always knowing what someone is going to say.

“That’s me.”

“You sound pretty cheerful about it.”

“I am. It couldn’t happen to a nicer person.”

“That’s for sure. I like that Roslyn.”

“Me, too.”

“You’re not blue about the fact that it’s not you?”

“I was, but I got over it.”

“You sure you don’t want me to set you up with Edgar Martin?”

“Absolutely sure.”

“Your loss.”

“My loss.”

“You’re sure in an agreeable mood. How about if we plan a baby shower for Crystal?”

“That would be fun.” And I meant it, but I had to add, “Do you think Crystal will be able to handle motherhood?”

“I have to admit that it’s hard to picture. But it’s amazing the things that change when a baby comes on the scene. Did you know that I used to have a Harley before Sam was born?”

“What?!”

“Yep.”

“Why haven’t I ever seen pictures of you on it?”

“I guess I never thought of having my picture taken; just liked riding it.”

“So, why haven’t you gotten another one since we’re all grown up?”

“Actually, I’m thinking about it.”

“This I’d have to see. Did Dad ride?”

“Noo. He was scared to death of it. I think he gave a thank offering at church the day I sold it.”

“So what would he think of it now?”

“He’s gotten braver as he’s gotten older. He’s talking about getting matching ones.”

“This is going to take some getting used to—my parents, the riders. Just don’t join any gangs. You do have a grandchild coming that you have to be an example for.”

“We’ll try to avoid them for the child’s sake,” she said with sarcasm dripping like rain.

“This conversation has been enlightening. I’m going to go now so I can get to work and spend the rest of the day pondering these revelations.”

“Okay, honey. By the way, you haven’t visited for a while.”

“You either.”

“True.” There was a pause while we both felt guilty. “I love you, Cherry Blossom.”

“You haven’t called me that in years. This grandkid stuff must be getting to you.”

“I hope so.”

“I love you, too, Mom.

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