Month: December 2021

“Deacon, that must have been dreadful for you. If you will forgive an old woman an alarming correlation, that is exactly when Peter died.” Deacon’s eyes filled with tears and he wept for the brother he had never known. Nancy held him comfortingly in her arms as he tried to compose himself. The stress, pain…

“I can’t believe you asked him about that!” Kacy giggled nervously, blushing furiously. Deacon took her hand, drawing her to him. “Do you think I’m going to wait for you any longer than I have to? It was bad enough having the bruise on my leg. This is torture! I don’t know if I can…

“Deacon, I’m sure you realize how difficult this is for us. We had no idea….” Mrs. Du Champs said. “It’s rather a shock,” her husband added faintly. “A surprise for me too, to realize I had an exact double. He sounds like he was a pretty terrific man. I’m sorry I’ll never get to know…

They hung up simultaneously. Deacon settled back, trying to think. His breakfast tray had come in while he was on the phone, but he hardly noticed. Karmina came in to collect the untouched tray and stopped just inside the door. “You okay, skinny boy?” Deacon forced a smile. “Yes, ma’am, I’m okay. Thank you for…

“Me too, Kacy. I can’t stand not being with you, kissing you….” He got interrupted by the nurse putting her head around the door. “Mrs. Stewart, I have to ask you to go, the supervisor got here a little early.” “I’ll call you when I get home.” Her kiss held promises he wished he could…