Texas Whirlwind by Blythe Bonnie

Author:Blythe, Bonnie [Blythe, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2010-10-08T16:00:00+00:00

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Travis sped toward the clinic in a haze of worry for Emma—for her potential loss of custody, and for her frail emotional state. If there was any way he could get out of his afternoon schedule he would, but that would mean leaving a dozen patients in the lurch, not to mention putting an enormous strain on Gary. If only there were more hours in the day.

His mind sifted through the various people he could call for advice. He couldn’t think of any lawyers he knew who specialized in adoption matters, but maybe the ones he did know could point him in the right direction. Of course Emma had her own attorney, but he wondered if the guy had dropped the ball at some point, giving an opening for someone to sue.

At the clinic, Travis hurried inside and yanked on his white coat, wishing himself back with Emma. In his headlong rush down the hall to his office, he almost ran into Gary.

“Travis! I wondered if you were still going to show up.”

“I just squeaked in. Have a couple of minutes before my first appointment.”

Gary studied his face. “Is anything wrong? You look upset.”

Travis pulled the stethoscope from his pocket and draped it around his neck. “Do you know of any attorneys who specialize in adoption cases?”

Gary’s eyebrows crept up his forehead. “Adoption? Well, I have a cousin who can probably give me a name. Why adoption?”

Travis remembered that Gary had no idea of his involvement with Emma and her girls. His face grew hot. “For a friend,” he hedged.

“What about Lucy?”

“Huh?”

“Isn’t her uncle a judge who handles family law cases? He could probably give you a few good names, too.”

Lucy. Do I dare involve her in this? After the way I treated her?

Travis thought of the lost expression in Emma’s blue eyes—of the appeal there. She trusted him. She needed him. And he needed her.

Because I love her.

The realization set up a tempest within him. He gripped the stethoscope, drawing it down from his neck, and wrapping it around his fingers. I love her, and after all these years I put my heart on hold because I never really stopped.

Dazed, Travis glanced at Gary. His co-worker sent him a curious look.

I have to do something! No matter what it takes. Even if it involves Lucy. Besides, she’s a great girl. She’ll understand.

“Yeah, that’s a good idea, Gary. I’ll give Lucy a call.”

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