Cassie opened the freezer door, collected the ice after which dropped a couple of cubes into every glass. She changed the container and when she circled, noticed her mother braced in opposition to the counter along with her head down.

“Mother?”

When she seemed up, tears glazed her eyes. “I want your dad may very well be right here.”

“Oh, Mother. I’m so sorry.”

“Don’t be foolish.” She sniffed and centered on pouring the tea. “I simply want your father might meet your younger man. He so beloved his child woman.”

“Me, too,” Cassie mentioned.

Mother’s voice broke. Then she took a deep breath as if she wanted it to carry herself collectively. “He couldn’t hand over these darn cigarettes.”

Cassie wrapped her arms round her mom.

“I’ve one thing to inform you that may make you are feeling higher.”

Mother took a tissue from her pocket and dabbed her eyes. “Extra excellent news?”

“Jennifer and I met at Kathy’s yesterday and had an extended speak over pancakes.”

“You probably did?”

“We talked about lots of issues, Mother. Actually talked.”

“No matter on the planet … how … I would like to take a seat down.”

Cassie pulled out a chair for her mother and took the one beside it. Cassie took her palms, giving her consolation.

“I known as Jennifer and we went to breakfast. She opened as much as me. We talked like we’ve by no means talked. It was good, Mother.”

Her mom squeezed again. “Cassie. You’ve made me so joyful. All I’ve ever wished was for you and your sister to get alongside.”

“I do know. She’s older and she or he’s at all times bossed me round. She married cash and brags about it.” Seeing her mom’s expression, Cassie wished she’d not talked about that half.

“That’s your sister, pricey.”

Yeah, that had been her sister all Cassie’s life. She would have appreciated to kick her ass, however she’d by no means inform her mom that.

“I like you, Mother. I’ll at all times be right here for you.”

“I do know, pricey. Sufficient of that, now.” Her mother swiped at her cheeks and shoved out of her chair. “There’s a good-looking younger man in there ready for his tea. Splash some water in your face and let’s go see if I feel he’s adequate for my daughter.”

Cassie smiled and her coronary heart lifted on the grin she acquired from her mom. When she entered the lounge, Mike studied her face. One factor she couldn’t disguise, her purple, puffy eyes.

“I used to be beginning to get a bit of anxious about you two,” he mentioned in a low voice.

“We talked about Jennifer and Dad.”

Concern etched his forehead. “Are you okay?”

“Higher than okay.” She smiled in assurance.

Seeming to consider her, he nodded. She handed him his iced tea.

“Thanks.”

“You’re welcome.” As at all times, his low hum despatched shivers down her backbone. She leaned in for a kiss. Her coronary heart did that humorous little leap, the one it did each time Mike touched her. She clung to this excellent man she beloved with all her coronary heart. Simply as he started to kiss her again, her mom got here into the room.

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