My Soldier Too by Bev Prescott

Author:Bev Prescott [Prescott, Bev]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Lesbian, Fiction, Lesbians, Women Social Workers, Boston (Mass.), Afghan War; 2001, War & Military, Women Soldiers
ISBN: 9781935627814
Google: GpaLZwEACAAJ
Amazon: 1935627813
Publisher: Blue Feather Books LTD.
Published: 2011-05-15T18:25:28+00:00

Chapter 16

“These past two months with you have been the best of my life.” Seated across from Madison in the hospital cafeteria at Boston Central, Isabella set her empty coffee cup down. People bustled all around them. She stole a glance at the crowd to make sure no one was watching and put her hand on top of Madison’s resting on the table.

Madison turned her hand over and laced her fingers with Isabella’s. “That’s sweet of you to say that, but we both know it’s not a hundred percent true.”

“You mean because I still haven’t told my family about us, don’t you?”

“I know how important they are to you, Isabella. I don’t like feeling that I’m some kind of ogre who’s turned you into someone you’re afraid they won’t love anymore.”

“It’s not that.” Isabella caressed Madison’s pinkie with her thumb. “I don’t like telling them half-truths about what I’m doing any more than you like feeling like I’m hiding you from them. I just need to find the right time to tell them about you and me.” She gave Madison her brightest smile. “Once they get to know you, they’ll love you as much as I do.”

Madison returned the smile. “It’s a shame so many people are around. I want to kiss you.” She let go of Isabella’s hand.

Isabella smiled. “Maybe that’s a good thing. A kiss from you is never enough for me, and I’ve got lots of work to do today.”

“There’s always later tonight.” Madison winked.

“Later is too far away.” Isabella reached over her shoulder to retrieve her shoulder bag hanging on the back of the chair. “I should head upstairs before you break my resolve to do work. Besides, the General is probably finished with his tests by now. He’ll want me to walk back to the shelter with him.”

“I hope he’s all right.”

“Me, too,” Isabella said.

“Has he been cooperating with his doctors?”

“Sort of. For the most part, when he does, it’s only to humor me. Since his lung cancer diagnosis, he’s become distant and even more stubborn about staying at the shelter. I can’t convince him he needs to be someplace else.”

“He’s probably retreating inside himself. It’s a defense mechanism. I’ve seen it more times than I want to remember.”

“I saw someone do that, too.” Isabella looked lovingly at Madison. “You, and I’m glad we’re moving past that.”

“Me, too. You have a way of drawing me out.”

“Good, because I want all of you, even the hidden parts.”

“You have me completely,” Madison said. “We both better get to work. I’ll be thinking positive thoughts for the General.”

“Thanks. I keep hoping he might rally and beat the odds. He’s one of the best people I know.”

“Let’s hope and pray for the best then.” Madison stood. “Come on. I’ll walk with you.”

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