Sunday, November 11, 2007

Part 23

"Mommy!"

Lovie's sing song call reached Charlotte in a deep, cheek pressed to the bed rail sleep. Not quite awake it was Sam's gentle touch on her shoulder that brought out completely. She loved the feel of his thumb as he stroked her cheek. "Char, mommy we're back?"

"Where have you been?" The question, pressed upon her mind came out rougher than she wanted. "I mean what's going on?"

Before Sam could answer, Charlie and Sarah, bounced through the door balancing coffees and milkshakes. "Hey. Mom, Charlie took us out to dinner." Sam didn't need to answer. Charlie loved ribs and the only place to get ribs was a small divvy non alcoholic rib bar 40 miles away.

"How's Sally?"

"Just fine, and sends her best and a full slab of baby backs for you and the..." wink., "little one."

Sam broke off talks with a kiss, followed by a long gaze down at Jenny. "How is she?"

"She sleeping. They stopped the drugs about 7 hours ago, and I've been sitting here waiting ever since."

"Anything?"

"She squeezed my hand a few times, but nothing... really."

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