A Family of Their Own
“Disbelieving, he checked his watch. Only fifteen minutes had passed. He’d thought Peyton’s tests would be completed a half hour ago. He shifted his focus to the people around him who joined him in their personal waits. Hospitals, doctor’s offices, appointments.
Stretching his legs, Ross closed his eyes. As always, the embarrassing evening flew into his mind. Kelsey’s lips, so soft, pliant. He’d allowed the kiss to haunt him that evening as they talked, wondering how he could make it happen. He’d envisioned and sensed the delightful touch of her mouth on his. He’d plotted, only to have the vision die like a snapped movie film, leaving only white light on the screen. The porch light.
The question that obsessed him now was Kelsey’s reaction. She’d looked uncomfortable. Worse than uncomfortable. Had it been Mrs. Butler and the porch light or the kiss? Naturally, he wouldn’t ask her. Not knowing seemed safer.
“Dad.”
Ross’s head jerked upward. Peyton stood at the waiting-room doorway with a... technician at her side.MoreLess
Stretching his legs, Ross closed his eyes. As always, the embarrassing evening flew into his mind. Kelsey’s lips, so soft, pliant. He’d allowed the kiss to haunt him that evening as they talked, wondering how he could make it happen. He’d envisioned and sensed the delightful touch of her mouth on his. He’d plotted, only to have the vision die like a snapped movie film, leaving only white light on the screen. The porch light.
The question that obsessed him now was Kelsey’s reaction. She’d looked uncomfortable. Worse than uncomfortable. Had it been Mrs. Butler and the porch light or the kiss? Naturally, he wouldn’t ask her. Not knowing seemed safer.
“Dad.”
Ross’s head jerked upward. Peyton stood at the waiting-room doorway with a... technician at her side.MoreLess
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