Beth’s day was fuller than she’d planned. She started her laundry, this time her clothes instead of the beddings she’d done the day before, and done a complete check of all her cabinets, fridge and freezer while making a shopping list.
After she finished her shopping, she’d gotten all the cold things put away, and was about halfway through the dry goods when her phone rang.
“Hey, Mom, what’s up?”
“Can you come out for a bit? I know you’re busy, but I could use your help with your father.”
“Is something wrong?” Beth’s mouth went dry and her stomach clenched. Was it his heart again?
“Only that I need get away from him for a bit. The man is a stubborn and hardheaded as any I’ve ever seen and if I don’t get some time away, I’m gonna end up smothering him in his sleep.”
The tension draine
