CHAPTER 46
Ricky didn’t realize until now that it was possible to twiddle your thumbs until the muscles got sore. Still no word from Jillian. Connie and Dennis were back there too. He wondered how long he should make a fool of himself by waiting here. The longer he sat around, the more awkward it would be when Jillian came out and let him know he wasn’t needed.
What a waste of time.
He glanced up when he heard the lobby entrance open, and two women he recognized from church walked through. Jumping to his feet, he hurried toward them.
“Hi, Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Shin.”
They frowned at him in turn. “Ricky, what’s the matter?”
“Is your mother ill?”
He shook his head. “No, it’s Grandma Lucy. She’s here sick, and ...”
The two women exchanged meaningful glances. Great. Did that mean the entir
