Imagine That by Kristin Wallace

Author:Kristin Wallace [Wallace, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press, LLC
Published: 2014-07-17T16:00:00+00:00

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Nate waited until his mother had settled into bed before running upstairs. He’d tried to get her to eat, but as usual the treatment made her too sick to keep anything down. He managed to get her to swallow a little broth and some water. Since she was sleeping soundly, he needed to take care of something before he could settle down for the night.

He went to his brother’s room and cracked open the door. “I have to go out for a while. Listen for Mom, all right? I’ve got my cell on if you need me.”

Zach sat up in bed. “Where are you going?”

“I’ll be back soon.”

He drove through the darkness, wondering what on earth he was doing. He should not be going anywhere near Emily Sinclair right now. Not when the image of her fainting still burned in his brain. He’d almost missed catching her, but thank goodness instinct had kicked in just in time. It had seemed to take forever for the doctor to appear and take over. The wait in the hall had been the longest he’d ever endured in his life. When she finally opened her eyes and spoke he’d gone a little lightheaded himself. Then she’d reached for him. His chest had swelled, like he was a soldier being welcomed home from battle.

So, yeah, he shouldn’t be heading over to see her, but nothing would keep him from going.

He parked in Grace’s driveway and sat in the car. If he were smart, he’d turn around and hightail it back home. Of course, no one had ever accused him of being smart. The porch light flipped on, and the front door opened. Grace stepped out. Well, at least there was no question about staying now. Sure would look strange for him to race off with her standing there.

It was the excuse he needed anyway. He unfolded his body from the seat and slammed the door, wincing as the resulting bang echoed down the quiet street.

Grace’s confused expression relaxed into a smile. “Nathan, good evening. I didn’t recognize your truck.”

“Evening, Mrs. Graham. Recovered from the wedding yet?”

“Not in the least. Seth and Julia called to tell us they arrived safely on their honeymoon.” She laughed. “I don’t expect to hear from them again until they’re home.”

“Good for them. They looked happy.”

Grace walked down the steps and approached his truck. “I think they will be. What about you? Are you doing all right? It breaks my heart when I think of what’s happening with your poor mother, and to you and your brother.”

Nate dipped his head. “We’re getting by.”

Grace seemed to sense he didn’t want to discuss his mother’s health because she backed off. “What brings you here anyway?”

“I came to check on Emily. I know she’s been living above your garage. I ran into her at the hospital today, but I was with my mother so I didn’t get a chance to see her again. Wanted to make sure she was okay.”

Grace smiled. “Oh, how nice of you.

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