Letting Go
“There are jobs at home, pigeon. Mr. Fischer said he could get you one at the bank.” Anne’s dad fastened the piece of drywall as she held it steady.
“I know, dad, but an opportunity with MM&M.” She sighed dreamily. To think she’d be working there. “It’s what I’ve always wanted.”
“Not always.” He put down the hammer, dipping the putty knife in the compound. “You wanted a pony when you were ten.”
Yes, she had, before she found out that horses smelled and made messes. “This isn’t the same thing. This is my career.”
“You can have a career at home, and you wouldn’t have to live here.” Anne grinned at her dad’s disgusted look as he filled in the gaps. “In this place. With a boy.”
“With Stanley, not exactly the same thing.” Stanley wasn’t shy about his sexuality. Her dad knew he wouldn’t be interested in Anne. “And with Nancy.”
“I don’t like it.” Anne heard the frustration. “What are you going to eat?”
Anne grimaced. Her lack of culinary skills was a family joke. “Nancy is a good cook.”
“Bah.” He stood back to admire his handiwork. “She’ll be off with that Ted character. If you come home to visit, we’ll send you back with plenty of leftovers,” he bribed.
No bribe necessary. “You can count on it.” The four of them were very close.
“Your mom would like that, pigeon.”
He would like that, Anne heard. She hugged his big, strong shoulder. “I’ll come home as often as I can.”
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