"Are you still upset from your run in with Brody?" Joe asked Kalisha. "No, I'm not upset anymore. I just wish he and other people would mind their own business and leave us alone." "I guess they just can't accept our relationship." "Because of our age difference?" "Yes." "Why can't they just accept that we …
Antonia Visits the Art Gallery
It was Friday, the day before Laird's wedding. Antonia was feeling really cut up about it but what could she do about it? As much as she wanted to, she couldn't prevent it from happening. Tomorrow, she was going to sit in the church and pretend to be happy like everyone else when she was …
Cate Runs into Derrick and Amelie
Derrick and Amelie were waiting to be seated at the Savoy Grill. It was the first time in a long time that they were eating out and they were looking forward to it. Last night, Derrick moved back into the master bedroom. He had been sleeping in the spare bedroom since February. And for the …
Farewell, Father Desjardins
She was at the flower shop buying flowers for her grandmother who was celebrating her 70th birthday when she spotted Father Desjardins. He was talking to Mr. Cooper whose farm he had invited her to visit with him and a group of other people. It had been a fun excursion. She had even milked a …
Laird Visits His Father
"Tell me what you think of this opening line for my book, Time stole his most prized possession--his mind." Mr. Pendlebury asked Laird. They were in his study. Laird had called him the night before to tell him he wanted to see him. "Sounds good but I thought you were writing a book about genuine …
Laird Recounts the Past
"So, you didn't stay to see your father?" Martina asked Laird. "No. I couldn't bear to listen to any more of her bloody drivel." "It sounds like she's still in love with you." "How ironic. Karson wanted her love but I, who never wanted it got it instead." "Love is a crazy thing. And some …
Laird Lunches With Emma
Laird was leaving the coffee shop when he spotted Emma, his colleague Bradley's wife. Tucking the newspaper under the arm carrying the coffee, he used his free hand to open the door. She was just passing by when he called out to her. She turned and her face broke into a big smile. "Hello, Laird." …
Derrick Visits Gladys
Gladys stood at the window, staring out. She wasn't seeing what was there. In her mind, she was seeing Edward and reliving memories of their night at his flat. It took them half-hour to get there from the banquet. As soon as he opened and locked the door, he pulled her against him and kissed …
Fateful Choices
"When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one year, and bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken" – Deuteronomy 24:5, NKJV Uriah the Hittite and King David were in the wrong places. Uriah …
Cate Goes to Boris
At first, Boris was tempted not to pick up the phone when he saw that it was Cate. Grimacing, he grabbed the receiver. "Yes?" "Hi, Boris. It's Cate. I'm downstairs in the lobby. I really need to see you." He sighed. "I'll be down shortly." He hung up before she could say anything else and …
Notes to Women 