Mike never left her side. When she couldn’t keep food down, his arms were around her as she lost it in the bathroom. At night he held her protectively, securely, gently. When a fright woke her with a...
Mel was tugging at her T-shirt as Jack was handing her the baby. She held the baby’s cheek against her warm breast, running her fingers over his perfect head. The baby stopped crying and appeared to b...
Mel was just here. She’s complaining about the food. Huh? Jack answered. Mel? Yeah. She says my food is making her fat. Jack chuckled. Oh, that. Yeah, she’s making noises about that. Don’t worry about...
Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. —Voltaire
Let me give you just a half glass more since we’re in for the night. Good idea, Maureen said, extending the glass. Because I have a few questions. And some of my good friends from way back call me Mo....
Know how to make a small fortune? Sully asked Frank. Take a large fortune and put it into educating a neurosurgeon who decides to quit and sell picnic supplies.
Jack, she said, snuggled up against him. I hate that I hurt you. He buried his face in her hair and inhaled the sweet scent. Let’s not talk about that anymore. It’s behind us. We have a lot in front o...
Jack was frowning darkly. A couple of the brothers-in-law, Dan and Ryan, came forward and said, Need a hand unloading, Jack? Yeah, he said, his brows drawn together. What’s the problem? Ryan asked. I...
Jack renovated the cabin without being asked, while I stayed at Doc’s house, Mel said. About the time I was going to make a break for it, he showed it to me. I said I’d give it a few more days. Then m...
I’m positive he’s still scared of me. I know he’s been slapped, but I hold the sole distinction of taking him down. And she put a boot on his chest to hold him down while she threatened his life, Jack...
I’m not Susan Sarandon or George Clooney for one thing. Or Ed Asner, who is very special to me. But you are Walt Booth, and you rank right up there. But be careful, Walt. People will think we’re serio...
I’m gonna tell you something, and you’re going to act like you never heard it. You get me? Sure, Preacher said, throwing back the shot for courage. I caught your girl crying today. Shock settled over...
I’m going to be scared to death all day. Do I have to stay here with you, so you won’t be scared? he asked her. Or can you believe in me one more time? She bit her lip, but nodded. He slipped an arm a...
It’s so hard, Andy said. When you don’t have anyone.Yeah, I know, Gerri agreed. Yet it’s harder when you have the wrong one.
It's very simple -- I got smacked up the side of the head and all your bullshit fell out and some sense seeped in.
It was very hard for him to admit it to himself, but having her around had brought him a strange comfort, and he had no idea why. Looking out for her made him feel better somehow. Making sure she was...
It was so wonderful for Paul to be with you when this one was born. He talks about it. She laughed. Does he tell you about how hard he tried to get out of it? she asked just as Paul came back onto the...
It was less than thirty minutes before her cell phone chimed. She glanced at the phone and saw it was Luke. She let him go to voice mail. Next was Sean, then Patrick and finally Colin. She smiled to h...
It was a long time before Mike was able to sleep, even though he hadn’t slept much the previous two nights. He kept wishing Jack and Mel had stayed away a little longer. He’d lain beside her for two w...
In the end, where I live isn’t going to be up to me. I’m not letting them get away. If Abby insists on living in some godforsaken place like London, I’ll follow. Mel couldn’t help it, she burst out la...