The Birdman's Daughter by Cindi Myers

Author:Cindi Myers
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2006-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

The day after her visit to the races, Karen called Tom. She needed to hear his voice, and to try to put into words the things she’d felt sitting there in the bleachers the night before. “Do you think I’m a martyr?” she asked once they got past the initial hellos.

“Do I think you’re what?”

“Do you think I’m one of those women who are always rushing around doing things for other people and never looking after themselves? The kind of woman who always eats the heels of the bread because no one else in the family will, or who doesn’t buy new shoes for herself because her kid wants new sneakers.”

“I thought that was all part of being a mom,” he said. “What brought this on?”

“I don’t know. I went to the races with Tammy Wainwright last night. I was watching her with her husband and kids and I saw myself—so busy looking after other people, I couldn’t look after myself.”

“I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. But I can tell you I wish you were up here right now, looking after some of this paperwork. I’m drowning in it.”

Was that her most important role in his life—personal secretary? “Isn’t the temp working out?”

“She only works three days a week, and I spend as much time showing her what to do as I do on my own work.”

Was that supposed to make her feel guilty for going out with her friend? “I’ll be back before you know it. Dad’s doing really well. He’s started to say a few words. And Casey’s been a big help to me.”

“He could be a big help here, too, if he wanted to.”

She could feel the tension between her temples, as if someone had fastened a band around her head and just twisted it tighter. She didn’t know what to say to Tom. She couldn’t say what he seemed to want to hear—that she would drop everything and run to help him. “We’ll both be home as soon as we’re able.” Longing came back, sharp as a razor. “Maybe you can find some time to come down for a visit. Just for a weekend. I’d like that.”

“Yeah. I’ll try.” He took a deep breath, switching gears. “So how were the races?”

“Good. Brady came in second.”

“I can’t believe he’s still racing.”

“Tammy says it keeps him out of trouble.”

He laughed. “He should go into business for himself. He’ll be too busy to get into trouble.”

“How’s Matt?”

“Great. I made him foreman on the Adventist Hospital job and he’s doing terrific. I’m really proud of him.”

“Casey said something about him breaking up with Audra.”

“Oh, I think they split up for a few days, but he said something about going to the movies with her the other night, so I guess they’re back together.”

“You didn’t ask?”

“It’s none of my business.”

Men! As far as she was concerned, everything that affected her son was her business, at least as long as he lived at home. Part of being a parent was caring about what happened to your children.

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