Chapter 39
Although he had seen her less than 24 hours ago, it seemed much longer, so he called.
As soon as he returned her hello, she said, “I can't get any work done if you keep bothering me like this.” Letting him hang for a moment, “How's my favorite boy friend today?”
“Much better now, after hearing your voice. Talk or read something so I can hear more.”
Sounding concerned, “Are you alright?”
“I'm fine, but I'm missing you.”
Peeking at the clock on the wall over her left shoulder, “I'll be home in about three hours. Think you can wait that long?”
“I think so, we'll have to wait and see,” Mick sighed.
“If I can't get back to this article, I won't be home on time.”
“Well then, stop wasting valuable time on the phone. Want me to pick something up for supper?”
“No, I have ev
