Chapter 19

Bob and Daisy were lying on the floor. Rosie had positioned herself between Ryan’s legs, and watched his every move as he raised the spoon from the bowl to his mouth.

“Beggar!” André said, and then chuckled. Rosie dropped her head and looked ashamed.

“Go. Lay down,” André commanded. Rosie reluctantly obeyed, but she kept her eye on the bowl and spoon.

As they sat and continued to consume their evening treat, Ryan reviewed the day. Maybelle was a pain. Jim was a hunk and that bothered Ryan more than he wanted it to. But what was really on his mind was Carla, the O.T., who had visited after lunch. She had inspected the house and decided that, with the addition of a couple of railings to make stair climbing safer, the only other modification needed was in the bathroom.

The three of them were in the small second floor lavatory. Maybelle stood in the doorway. The dogs were on the floor of the hallway. Ryan could tell Carla was not pleased with the tub situation.