No Easy Catch (Carmen Sisters) by Pat Simmons

Author:Pat Simmons
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Whitaker House
Published: 2014-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

23

You can’t. You’d never make it back in time,” Rahn said, remembering the wise adage “The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry.” “Planes are definitely not the fastest way to travel when you really need to get there.”

Rahn couldn’t keep the frustration from seeping into his voice. “I’m catching the first flight out, but it has a layover in Atlanta. So, I’ll arrive in Richmond one hour earlier than the next nonstop out of here.”

“Do you need me to take you to the airport?”

He was touched by her offer as he exited onto I-270. “Thanks, but no thanks. I’m already on the way.” Plus, she had no idea where he lived.

“Then I’ll meet you at the airport before you go through security.” She continued to grasp at straws, and he loved her determination to be there for him. Her concern was comforting, and Rahn craved a moment with her, even for thirty seconds. But where? He knew she wouldn’t want a public display of affection. He wracked his brain. “How about the cell phone lot? That way, I’ll be—”

“See you in twenty minutes tops.” Click.

Even without her saying it, Rahn felt her love, and he needed it, because his thoughts were jumbled. Lord, I can’t even pray right now. Rahn hadn’t cried since his father had died. God, help me not to break down before Shae sees me. Driving on autopilot, Rahn found himself at Lambert Airport in no time. He followed the directions to the cell-phone lot, where he was surprised to find Shae already waiting.

She got out of her car as he pulled in next to her. If his mother hadn’t fallen sick, nothing would have kept him away from her. She looked gorgeous—lilac was her color—and her smile was bright and warm as she opened her arms. Rahn stepped out of his car and walked into her embrace. It was the soothing balm he craved—her touch, her whispered words, and her sweet fragrances, which normally excited him but now seemed to calm his inner turmoil.

Reluctantly, Rahn pulled away from her. “Sorry to cancel.” He gritted his teeth. “It’ll be more than a week before we can see each other again. When I got the news, I had my agent take care of a two-day leave of absence request for this family emergency.”

“Shh.” She brushed a kiss against his lips. “You only have one mother. Go see about her. James five, verse sixteen, says, ‘Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.’ Know that I’m praying fervently for her recovery and your peace.” Closing her eyes and bowing her head, Shae whispered, “Father God, in the mighty name of Jesus, we come boldly to Your throne of grace, where we might obtain mercy…”

Rahn doubted he could utter any words without breaking down, so he just listened. After losing his father, he didn’t want to think about his mother not being in his life.

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