Full Throttle by Melanie Moreland

Author:Melanie Moreland [Moreland, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Moreland Books Incorporated
Published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00+00:00

Cherry led me across the street to a bar Halton and Fiona told her had good food. I was barely able to walk, never mind converse. We entered the bar, and she tugged me to a booth, ordering us drinks and burgers. Then she sat quietly, letting me process.

“How are you feeling?” she asked when I finally reached for the Guinness she had ordered me.

I took a sip, thinking. Halton had told me to be patient. He’d scheduled another meeting in two weeks and, in the meantime, gave me the information on the group he met with on the weekends. Then he told me to go and eat something, think it over, and email him any questions. He made sure I had his cell number. He shook my hand, and Fiona hugged me goodbye. It was all I could do to mumble my thanks. Follow Cherry where she led me.

“Overwhelmed.”

“I can see that.”

I leaned forward, resting my elbows on the table between us. I reached for her hands, holding them tight. “Grateful.”

She nodded. “Halton is going to help you.”

“I know that. But I meant you, Cherry G. I’m grateful for you. This is happening because of you.”

“I just asked a friend.”

“Your question has probably changed my life. I have a chance now. A chance to see Josh. To reestablish a relationship with my son.” I squeezed her hands. “Because you asked.”

Our burgers came, and she smiled. “Please eat.”

They smelled great, and I hadn’t eaten all day. Suddenly, I was starving, and I picked up the thick sandwich, taking a bite. We were mostly quiet as we ate, making a few observations about the bar and the food. After, we sat finishing our drinks, and Cherry met my eyes and asked the million-dollar question.

“What if Josh doesn’t want to see you?”

“I thought of that. It would gut me, but I wouldn’t stop. I would let him know my door was always open. I would ask to be informed of his big moments. Graduation, that sort of thing, so I could go and be there—even if he didn’t want to talk to me. Maybe one day, he’d change his mind, and I’d want him to know I never gave up.”

“I think he is lucky to have you for his dad.”

“I think I’m lucky to have you in my life.” I tilted my head to the side. “You are in my life, right, Cherry G?”

“As long as you behave,” she replied tartly, tossing her head, the tendrils around her face moving.

“I can’t guarantee that.”

“I probably need to stick around to make sure,” she countered. “Someone has to.”

Suddenly, I needed her alone. I stood and slid beside her, pulling her into my arms. I kissed her deeply, holding her tight. “I’m taking you home now, pretty lady. I need to be alone with you.” I kissed her again. “And I won’t be behaving. Neither will you.”

“Good to know.”

“I’ll get the check.”

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