Chapter 7

“Well…”

“Oh, good.” Did I say yes?“Wait till I tell Bud you’re here. He’ll be so happy to see you! You know, I think he still has a crush on you, Nicole Scott, but you can’t have him. He’s mine. You missed the chance.” Oh gosh.

“Don’t worry.”

“I’m not. Bud is a happily married man. Sometimes…too happily.”

Uh-oh.“Meaning?”

“Oh, I don’t know. Sometimes, I get restless. Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant again.”

You could have said no. Or kicked him in the nuts.

“You gonna bring those berries in the house?” Gran said, as she came into the berry patch. “Or should I pour the batter over those bushes?” That would be tasty. “It’s so hot today, they’d cook right up.”

“Hi Ellie!” Sally chirped.

Gran looked surprised. “Oh, hi, Sally. I didn’t see you come over.”

“I saw Nickie’s car in the driveway.” Guess I’ll have to hide it better.

“Stay for some pancakes, then, if I ever get them made.” Do I sense sarcasm?She took one of the baskets and walked back toward the house.