TWENTY-FIVE
Joe and Rachel woke at the same time, each heading to a bathroom. Eventually, they both gathered in the kitchen for coffee. Each prepared their cup and retired to the balcony to relax.
“What was that phone call last night?” Joe asked, making slurping noises with his mouth. “Everything okay?”
“Yes. Terrific, actually. LuAnn and Timothy got married in Vegas last night,” Rachel said.
“Married,” Joe said. “Good…”
“Yes, very good.” Rachel snuggled in the chair, enjoying her coffee.
Thank you, God.
“What do you think about LuAnn getting married?” Joe asked, taking a sip of his beverage. “I know you said it’s terrific. But what are your deeper thoughts?”
“I think it’s a good thing for both of them, especially LuAnn,” Rachel said. “She needs stability and Timothy is very stable
