Free Another Deception by Pamela Carron Page A

after four months I would not have this any longer!”
    “Was not me, girlfriend! Probably Mildred or Shirley, because I know it was not Jean either…by the way, who I got a beautiful postcard from today!”
    “I bet I got one too! I hope so. I have not even picked our mail up from the Post Office yet, we have been so busy catching up with everything else. What did Jean have to say?”
         Honey had brought a pie to the table and the men were attacking it with gusto, ignoring their girl talk, so she motioned for Sheila to follow her into the other room where she produced the card, which she read.
    “The picture is one I actually took from the top of a peak here in the Pocono’s. I printed it myself. We have had some snow but not nearly as much as usual, or so the locals tell me. The writing is going great and though I have enjoyed being here, I am getting homesick to see you all soon. Hugs to the both of you, Jean.”
         Turning it back over to the picture side, she said,
    “How pretty! She can have the cold and the snow though. I will never live anywhere north of the Dixie line again! However, it sounds like she is getting some work done, anyway. I am glad to hear that she is at least enjoying life a little, even if it is alone.”
    “That is just Jean. She is happy and that is what counts. I miss her though and will be glad when she gets back here!”
         While the women talked merrily, the conversation in the kitchen had turned serious. Dwight was relieved the women left the room and in spite of his earlier agreement with Jacks, he retracted his comment.
    “I don’t want Sheila subject to any dark stuff with the pregnancy and all but Jacks, do you really think you have made the right decision with this DNA thing?”
    “You mean you don’t agree with my decision to not pursue it?”
    “I am just saying, what if your mother is alive and is somewhere, maybe even locked away or like those kids we helped, under his power and can’t help herself?”
    “Hang on.”
         Putting his finger to his lips, Jacks got up and went to the door to see if the women were still in the other room, then turned and went back pulling his chair closer to Dwight’s before sitting back down.
    “No way! I had to tell Honey that I was leaving it alone because I do not want to endanger her either. Those two almost did not make it last time and I will do whatever it takes to keep them safe and far away from Asa. I am glad to see you feel the same for I do have a plan…sort of.”                                 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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         H idey thought he might spot Jean again and looked for her whenever he went into town. When he did not, he thought it just as well since she would be leaving soon anyway. He determined in his heart that the only reason he took notice of her in the first place, was the hair she wore like a bright copper crown, which had beckoned to him through the trees the day he followed her.
         Therefore, when he got home one day from running errands, he was surprised when Romona told him she had a visitor while he was gone. She was excited, for company was scarce and she enjoyed a good visit from almost anyone. He was more surprised when she told him it was Jean.
    “You are joking with me, I know, huh?”
         No way did she show up here after he gave up on seeing her again!
         Romona turned away from him, so he did not see the twinkle in her eyes, busying herself at the kitchen sink while he asked,
    “ How did she come to be here? There must be a reason.” 
        Romona slung her dishtowel over one shoulder and turned to face him, taking on a stern look.
    “Oh, just why wouldn’t a vibrant young woman like her come calling on an old woman like me? Well I will tell