Intermission (Off Screen Book 6) by J.A. Armstrong

Author:J.A. Armstrong
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: J.A. Armstrong Books
Published: 2016-01-14T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

Emma felt Addison’s hands on her shoulders and tipped her head back to look at her wife. “Hey,” she placed her hands over Addison’s. “Did the sprout finally go down?” she asked. Addison looked into Emma’s eyes silently. She leaned over and kissed Emma softly on the lips. “Addy?”

“I’m sorry that I have been such a jerk lately.”

Emma tugged on Addison’s hand to prompt her to come sit on the sofa. Addison collapsed beside Emma and promptly placed her head in Emma’s lap. Emma ran her fingers through Addison’s hair gently and smiled.

“You haven’t been a jerk,” Emma said.

“Yeah, I have.”

Emma shook her head. “No, you just haven’t been yourself the last few weeks. Want to talk about it?”

“Everyone still skating?” Addison asked.

“I would imagine so.”

Skating at night on the small pond that sat on the edge of the Bronson’s property was a Christmas Eve tradition. Tom and Jackson had spent the afternoon setting up barrels for warming fires and checking the lights that Tom had strung. Addison and Emma had spent about half an hour with the family before Vicki had started to fuss. Addison had offered to take care of everything so that Emma could stay. Emma had acquiesced and allowed Addison the privilege of a stinky diaper, a bottle, and putting Vicki down. But, Emma had also opted to follow Addison back to the house. Addison had been a bit surprised by that fact. Emma loved to skate.

“You don’t have to talk about it,” Emma said honestly.

Addison closed her eyes and let Emma’s touch soothe her. “Do you ever worry about being a mom?” she asked Emma.

“Worry? You mean that I might screw something up?’ Emma asked.

“Yeah.’

“All of the time,” Emma said.

“Really?” Addison opened her eyes in surprise.

“Yeah, of course. I remember how my hands were shaking the first time I had to dress her,” Emma said.

“Really?”

“Yes, really,” Emma giggled. “What? You think you have cornered the market on parental angst?”

“No. You’re a fantastic mom, Em.”

“Mm. So are you,” Emma said truthfully.

“Not lately.”

“That’s not true, Addy,” Emma said firmly. She jostled Addison off of her lap and pulled herself up.

“Where are you going?” Addison asked with concern.

Emma moved to the Christmas tree and fumbled through a few packages. She picked one up and made her way back to the sofa. Wordlessly, she handed Addison the package.

“What’s this?” Addison asked.

Emma shrugged. “Open it,” she suggested. Addison hesitated. “Go on,” Emma encouraged her.

Addison set about the task of removing the ribbon and paper. She looked at the box in her hand and then at Emma. Emma nodded toward the box, and Addison lifted the lid. Addison stared at the contents.

“I hope you like it,” Emma said.

“It’s beautiful,” Addison replied as she lifted the bracelet from the box. She looked at Emma with tears in her eyes. Addison turned the bracelet in her hand and noted the inscription. Three beautiful souls gave me my heart. “Emma,” Addison whispered. She ran her fingers over the stones, her mother’s birthstone had been a diamond.

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