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Timothy - 44. Chapter 44
Randy arrived while we were at work.
Walking into the house, we could smell coffee. “That is a great smell, and I could get used to that smell.”
“That smells like freshly made coffee. Look who just pulled up.”
“Hey, come and help me.”
“What do you have that needs help?”
“Dinner and a bushel of vegetables.”
I took the bushel of vegetables into the kitchen. Stephen brought in a box that contained several roasted chickens. “What, no pizza?”
Stephen indicated with his head who was following him. Randy had a large pizza.
“Tim, while you heat this, I’ll go with Randy to the parking lot.” I watched as they walked toward Randy’s car, and Stephen had his arm around Randy’s shoulders. I could tell Randy was talking a mile a minute, and Stephen was nodding his head yes.
Walking back into the kitchen, Tim, I want to go home with Randy.”
“Tell him when he comes back. Aunt Clara, do you want to go home as well?”
“Yes, Tim.”
I wasn’t going to argue. When Mom gets home, she will understand that she cannot see Ann Marie without my approval. Maybe then, with Dad talking to her, she’ll appreciate that Ann Marie being in the hospital is the best thing for her.
Dinner was quiet. Randy and Stephen carried the conversation. I smiled as I could see us having dinner with our son. Stephen will make a great father. I was a lucky man, and I heard, ‘yes, you are.’
“Randy, where did you get the chicken? I didn’t know we had a fast-food chicken place in town.”
“I asked at the pizza place, and they told me where to go. Is it good?”
“Yes, it’s very good. You are going to have to show us how to drive there.”
“Randy, what time are you leaving tomorrow morning?”
Randy looked at me, and I didn’t say anything.
“After breakfast.”
When dinner was over, Stephen, Randy, and I did the clean-up. Mom disappeared. I knew she was still upset with me, but I also knew she would be furious at me when she got home and told she couldn’t see Ann Marie without my approval.
That evening lying in bed with Stephen, “Tim, your Mom is hell-bent on seeing Ann Marie. When she finds out she can’t see her, she will be very angry with you. Do you think your dad can handle that?”
“I must stay the course. If it takes Mom being mad at me to bring Ann Marie to her senses, then that is the price I must pay. I’m hoping Dad and Eva can bring some common sense to Mom.”
“Why can’t your Mom see what kind of person Ann Marie has become. I think your dad and Eva understand.”
“I showed Dad how Ann Marie spent the 10,000 dollars, and I have never shown Mom.”
“Do you think your mom would understand why you are doing what you are doing if she saw those documents?”
“I’m not sure. Mom never had to worry about money. Dad’s paycheck went into his bank account, and Mom could access that account, and I know they talked about that account. Dad had final approval on money Mom spent, but I can’t recall any time Dad said no to Mom.”
“I guess tomorrow evening we will know.”
“I’m going to call Eva in the morning. She needs to know that Mom is on the way. I also want an update on Ann Marie.”
Sleep didn’t come easy. I tossed and turned until Stephen grabbed me. Holding me close, I fell into a deep sleep.
Morning came, and I felt like I didn’t sleep. Stephen and I took our shower, the routine had a calming effect on me, or maybe it was the shower.
Walking into the kitchen, Mom, Aunt Clara was clearing the table, “Randy, who woke you up so early? I hope you don’t fall asleep while driving.”
“Randy, if you get tired or sleepy, pull over and take a nap.”
I saw the concern on Mom’s face. Obviously, in her rush to go home, she hadn’t thought about Randy being too tired to drive.
As soon as Randy finished eating, Mom rushed them out to the car. I whispered to Randy as I hugged him goodbye, “Take the long way and if you are tired, pull over and take a rest.”
Stephen hugged him as he got into the car and whispered something to him. I’ll find out later.
We cleaned the kitchen and, with a cup of coffee, we walked to work.
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