The Hawaiian Discovery by Brunstetter Wanda E.; Brunstetter Jean;

Author:Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean; [Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 5322223
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2018-05-05T04:00:00+00:00

When Vickie entered the house, she found Mandy on the couch, holding her cell phone. She turned to face Vickie with raised brows. “I’m surprised to see you. I assumed you wouldn’t come home until I returned to the hospital.”

“Ken’s asleep, so I decided to get a few things done here before I go back.”

“I thought we were taking turns.” Mandy placed the cell phone in her lap.

“That was the plan, but the nurse gave Ken a pretty strong sedative, so there’s no point in either of us being there right now.” Vickie studied her daughter-in-law’s pale face and red-rimmed eyes. “We both need a good night’s sleep in our own beds tonight. Do you agree?”

“It would be nice, but …” Mandy’s voice trailed off.

Vickie took a seat beside Mandy. “Is something other than Ken’s situation bothering you?”

Mandy gave a slow nod. “I have some news.”

“Oh? Is it about the farm?”

“It’s about me. I took a home-pregnancy test earlier today. It was positive.”

Vickie sat several seconds, letting her daughter-in-law’s words sink in. Then she pulled Mandy into a tight hug. “That’s wonderful! We needed some good news.” She dabbed at the tears trickling down her cheeks. “Have you told your folks?”

“I called a few minutes ago and left them a message.”

“Ken’s going to be so excited about this when he wakes up and you share the good news.” Vickie leaned in closer.

Mandy shook her head. “I’m not going to burden him with this right now.”

“Burden him? What do you mean?” Vickie bit down on her bottom lip. “Knowing he’s going to be a father will give my son a reason to get well.”

“You heard the doctor say Ken has a long recovery ahead. I don’t need him worrying about me.” Mandy clasped Vickie’s arm. “Please don’t say anything to Ken about my pregnancy. I should be the one to tell him, but not till I feel he’s ready.”

“You’re right, it is your place to give Ken the news, but I hope you won’t wait too long.” Vickie didn’t understand Mandy’s reasoning, but she would keep quiet and let Mandy do the telling.

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