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great person. I will have to thank your mother for that.
I hope you re not planning on using the same method you just
did with me. He winked at Andy, causing him to blush.
I will try not to. They finished putting their things away. Eric
led Andy outside to sit. They sat in the double rocker beside his mom.
Would either of you like something to drink? Helen looked at
them both.
Sure. I ll have whatever you are having.
Mom, do have any fruit punch made?
I can t believe you asked me that. You know I always have fruit
punch ready for you when you are here. Let me make our drinks.
No, I can get it. You just keep working on your quilt. Eric
jumped up and headed into the kitchen.
Thank you, dear. Helen sat in a big rocker and continued to
hand stitch pieces of fabric together. So, Andy, tell me a bit about
you.
Um& my life is not very interesting. Andy just stared out the
window.
Well, perhaps to you it may not be, but I would like to know a
few things if possible. What about your parents? Do you have any
siblings?
66 Holly McMahan
My parents are still together. Sometimes I m not sure why,
because they argue a bit, but somehow they manage. My father is a
lawyer. My mother is a vice-president of a bank. I have one sister who
is divorced. She has twins. Girls. They re five.
Eric came out with the drinks. Mom makes the best homemade
fruit punch. You will love it. He handed a glass to Andy and set his
mother s iced tea next to her. Before he could sit down, the phone
rang.
You know that s for you. I m sure someone saw you drive
through town earlier. Helen chuckled.
He sighed and walked back into the house.
Andy took a drink. Wow. This really is good, Helen.
It is one of Eric s favorites. We would make it together when he
was younger. Of course most of the time he got more juice on the
counter than in the pitcher, but it was fun. She smiled. So your
parents are really successful. That must be nice for the family.
Maybe for some people. Andy kept watching her. Can I help
you with anything? I can t sew, but is there something else I can do?
Well, I m just putting a few pieces together. Perhaps later you
can help me design the next one. Sometimes they just don t come to
me like they used to. I think I m getting too old to be creative.
Helen! You are never too old to be creative. However, I would
really appreciate the chance to share ideas. Do you always make them
by hand?
Yes. My mother taught me and my sister growing up. She did her
best to keep us busy and out of trouble.
Eric walked out at that point. I m not sure how much that helped.
From what I remember, you managed to give her a gray hair or two.
They all laughed. He sat beside Andy and put one arm behind him on
the rocker.
So which friend was that on the phone? Helen looked over at
Eric.
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Jennie. You were right. Her dad was at the hardware store and
saw me drive through town. She wants to get together one night this
week. A couple of others are due back in the next two or three days,
so she will call back with details. Eric downed half his drink at one
time.
Thirsty, dear?
Yes, mom. You know how some women can just talk your ear
off. Eric ducked behind Andy when she picked her drink off the
table. Remember, you could hit him instead of me if your aim is
off.
It is a good thing you are not closer to me right now. Although
you are not too old to be grounded, young man. She managed to
keep a straight face when she said that.
Mom! You wouldn t. I m in college now. I m too old to be
grounded.
Neither one could hold it back any more. Andy looked so
uncomfortable at that moment Eric thought he would run into the
house.
We re just joking around, babe. She wouldn t do that to me. He
gave Andy a quick kiss. Like he suspected, Andy blushed. You are
so adorable.
Don t worry, Andy. I won t ground him while you are here,
anyway. She laughed again. Do you joke around with your family?
No, ma am. My parents do not have a sense of humor.
Well, that is a shame. Laughter is a wonderful thing. Helen put
her work into a bag and stood up. I believe I shall go in and start
dinner. You boys just relax. I ll let you know when it s ready. Eric
gave her a hopeful look. She smiled at him. Yes, I am making your
favorite. We are having fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas,
and homemade biscuits. I also have an apple pie for dessert.
Thank you, mom. I love you.
I love you, too. Now let me get started. I m sure you are both
quite hungry. She walked toward the door.
68 Holly McMahan
Would you like any help, Helen? Andy asked.
No thanks, Andy. I prepared most of it earlier today. She
headed into the house.
Eric pulled Andy onto his lap. I may not know much about your
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