come by and this truck has to last until your next child is born.”
My heart just sank with that American cliché, “There will be no next born for us. When Briar became a terror at 4 years old a lot like Livi’s earthy country good ole boy brothers, we knew that we had our hands full. With the stress of the child terrors and our careers, we only had one release and that was sexually in our bed. We both got fixed to guarantee no more accidental babies.”
Rosalie grunted and sounded like she disagreed with our decision, “That is very sad. Livi never told me. Maybe she is more private than I thought. I am sorry, I never factored in age for you both either. I always look to Livi as being decades younger than me with plenty of time, but I do know that we are only about twenty years apart.” I nod, but not sure what I am agreeing to.
We drive in silence until we hit the highway. Then my phone lights up like a Christmas tree with all the e-mails, text messages and voicemails coming in. My father-in-law must have called 80 times since I have been in a dead zone. I am too worried to phone him back. I am not sure what Katie has told him or anything about Livi moving on with a surfer boy.
Just as I switch over to read e-mail, my phone rings and the caller ID is working. It is Katie, so I answer. “Katie, what is going on? Are you doing well?”
She shrieks, “Daddy, Daddy, I am with Grandpa. He is going to send out the hit men if you do not return his calls. Grandpa is cursing you out at this moment.”
I laugh fully knowing Livi’s dad is a piece of work. “Honey, you know it is a dead zone where Mommy lives. I am going to the market with Rosalie and we just came into phone range.”
“Ah yea, so I know. Shopping Daddy, really? You do not shop! So how is Mommy doing with her blonde Parker friend? Are they dating?” sounding muffled like she do es not want to be overheard by Grandpa.
I laugh, “You are such a freaky drama queen. Your mother is not shacking up with the surfer boy. He might have wanted to, but mommy loves me. You’re silly to get me all upset to come down here. I will deal with you when I come home. Let me speak with Grandpa now, please.”
Katie responds meekly, “Daddy, please call Grandpa on his phone. You are going to run up my minutes.”
My blood pressure soars. “I pay your phone bill; just put Grandpa on the phone now!”
Kat ie whispers in to the phone, “Okay, so don’t yell at me when you get the bill. I love you.”
I hear muffling in the background and a heated Henry speaks, “That you Ryan? What the hell is going on down there? You better not be hurting her or threatening divorce again. Katie told me everything. I am coming down there. Olivia needs me and I need to see my little girl.”
Now I have to tread lightly or Henry will be on the first plane down here, “Livi is doing really good and she is so happy. She is teaching and has a very small home. I love her as always and I am only doing what is best for her.”
He speaks into the phone quietly so only I can hear, “Margret left me. She was mad that I will not travel with her and let my children live their own lives. I can never turn my back on my family. Katie told me where you both are and I am coming down.”
“Sure, wonderful, but Livi’s home is smaller than your kitchen back home,” I fade out as Rosalie grabs my knee .
She speaks assertively, “I have extra rooms in my home. Livi’s dad can stay with me while you are doing work on your marriage. She needs a support system right now on her own grounds.”
I faded out to what Henry was saying but then I interject, “Henry, come on down. A good wonderful friend of Livi’s just said you can stay in in a room at her home.”
Henry’s voice became uplifted as he spoke, “I will see you both in a few days. Can you pick me up from the Limón International Airport?”
I look toward Rosalie for approval, “Yes, as long as you e-mail me your
My heart just sank with that American cliché, “There will be no next born for us. When Briar became a terror at 4 years old a lot like Livi’s earthy country good ole boy brothers, we knew that we had our hands full. With the stress of the child terrors and our careers, we only had one release and that was sexually in our bed. We both got fixed to guarantee no more accidental babies.”
Rosalie grunted and sounded like she disagreed with our decision, “That is very sad. Livi never told me. Maybe she is more private than I thought. I am sorry, I never factored in age for you both either. I always look to Livi as being decades younger than me with plenty of time, but I do know that we are only about twenty years apart.” I nod, but not sure what I am agreeing to.
We drive in silence until we hit the highway. Then my phone lights up like a Christmas tree with all the e-mails, text messages and voicemails coming in. My father-in-law must have called 80 times since I have been in a dead zone. I am too worried to phone him back. I am not sure what Katie has told him or anything about Livi moving on with a surfer boy.
Just as I switch over to read e-mail, my phone rings and the caller ID is working. It is Katie, so I answer. “Katie, what is going on? Are you doing well?”
She shrieks, “Daddy, Daddy, I am with Grandpa. He is going to send out the hit men if you do not return his calls. Grandpa is cursing you out at this moment.”
I laugh fully knowing Livi’s dad is a piece of work. “Honey, you know it is a dead zone where Mommy lives. I am going to the market with Rosalie and we just came into phone range.”
“Ah yea, so I know. Shopping Daddy, really? You do not shop! So how is Mommy doing with her blonde Parker friend? Are they dating?” sounding muffled like she do es not want to be overheard by Grandpa.
I laugh, “You are such a freaky drama queen. Your mother is not shacking up with the surfer boy. He might have wanted to, but mommy loves me. You’re silly to get me all upset to come down here. I will deal with you when I come home. Let me speak with Grandpa now, please.”
Katie responds meekly, “Daddy, please call Grandpa on his phone. You are going to run up my minutes.”
My blood pressure soars. “I pay your phone bill; just put Grandpa on the phone now!”
Kat ie whispers in to the phone, “Okay, so don’t yell at me when you get the bill. I love you.”
I hear muffling in the background and a heated Henry speaks, “That you Ryan? What the hell is going on down there? You better not be hurting her or threatening divorce again. Katie told me everything. I am coming down there. Olivia needs me and I need to see my little girl.”
Now I have to tread lightly or Henry will be on the first plane down here, “Livi is doing really good and she is so happy. She is teaching and has a very small home. I love her as always and I am only doing what is best for her.”
He speaks into the phone quietly so only I can hear, “Margret left me. She was mad that I will not travel with her and let my children live their own lives. I can never turn my back on my family. Katie told me where you both are and I am coming down.”
“Sure, wonderful, but Livi’s home is smaller than your kitchen back home,” I fade out as Rosalie grabs my knee .
She speaks assertively, “I have extra rooms in my home. Livi’s dad can stay with me while you are doing work on your marriage. She needs a support system right now on her own grounds.”
I faded out to what Henry was saying but then I interject, “Henry, come on down. A good wonderful friend of Livi’s just said you can stay in in a room at her home.”
Henry’s voice became uplifted as he spoke, “I will see you both in a few days. Can you pick me up from the Limón International Airport?”
I look toward Rosalie for approval, “Yes, as long as you e-mail me your
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