“Promise,” Carrie giggled as she unlocked her phone. “I had better call before I chicken out.”
“That is probably best. Remember, I am here if you need me.”
Carrie went to her recent calls and found her mother’s number at the top of the list. That was not a surprise because they spoke almost daily, and depending on what was happening in their lives, several times a day. Her finger hovered over the call button for a beat before dialing. She put the call on speaker, so Grayson could help answer questions if needed.
“Hi, sweetie! How are things going in Blue Moon? Are you having fun?” Deanna asked.
“Hi, Mom,” Carrie said, giving Grayson a sickly smile. “I love it here, but I do need to tell you and Dad something. It’s about Hailey. Is Dad close enough that you can put your phone on speaker
