Chapter 37The last few days at my mother’s house flew by too fast. By Friday morning, Philip and I were packed and ready to board the airplane to head back home to Milestone.
My sister Paula drove us to the airport. She looked pale and withdrawn in the early morning light.
Philip unloaded the trunk with our luggage, hugged Paula, wished her the best, and walked to the passenger’s side window to thank my mom for the hospitality. I watched him lean into the opened window and wrap his arms around her.
I heard him tell her that he loved her, kissed her cheek, and turned and headed to the airport terminal, waving at both Paula and Mom. I gestured that I’d join him soon.
Paula and I lingered in each other’s arms for a few unhurried minutes. When a taxi pulled up behind us and blared its horn
