“Before he reached the handle, though, the door opened inwards and his mother clasped him to her in a tight hug. “Wade, baby. I’ve missed you.” “I missed you, too, Ma.” She released him and held him at arm’s length, looking him over. “You’ve been taking care of yourself? Heard you’d spent some days down at the bar. You’re under control?” “Yeah, Ma, I’m fine. I got fired, again. Just let off a little steam this week. It’s all good, now.” “Hmm. It better be.” She gave him a rough p...at on the cheek and then turned her attention to Dagger. “Dagger! Oh, sweetie, come in! I haven’t seen you in…well, in too long!” She hugged him as well, but it was obvious her embrace with Dagger was more gentle, her eyes softer, her voice sweeter than with her son. Dagger smiled warmly and returned her hug. “Hi, Barbara, I’ve missed you.” “Ma, this is Betony, and Calderon, our friends.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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