LaynieI look at Anna as both detectives leave. I don't know exactly what Stephanson meant by his last comment, but I feel completely guilty for my earlier laugh at his attire. When I look to Anna she has tears in her eyes and hasn't looked away from the door. I glance at Jared who shrugs, having no idea what that was about either. I look at Alan next and he just stares down at Anna with a look of sympathy. Seems he might know something we don't. Anna's past was not a friendly one. We met when I moved from New York to Minneapolis and started going to the same elementary school. It was just dad and me and I had no siblings, so I wanted to make friends. A girl named Mina came up to me at lunch and started picking on me. She made fun of my clothing, my hair, my shoes, everything. According to her and her cruel words, I was just too plain looking to sit at her table. Anna walked right up to Mina and slapped her in the face. We have been best friends ever since.Anna was always the pretty g
JaredIt's a good thing I'm married to a woman with common sense. Mine flew somewhere out the window as soon as I had that phone call twenty minutes ago. Laynie told me that James would know where the office was. Of course, he would. After a phone call with him, I got the address for my father's office. James did warn me that if the old man asked me to be there in ten minutes he doesn't mean thirty. I'm not at all intimidated by that, but because I don't want him to leave, Laynie and I head there straight away. It felt strange speaking with someone that calls me boss. I've never been a boss. So much has changed in this year.Alan and Anna decided to wait at our house and told us that we can catch them up on everything when we get back. We get to the office in record time. I get out of the passenger seat and go to open Laynie's door. I want to show her how much I appreciate her being here. When I first asked her to come with me, she looked surprised. After leading her back into the be
LaynieThe drive back to the house is a comfortable silence. Our hands are still held tight which is a little difficult for me to drive in but I don't dare say anything. Not only because I don't want to upset Jared, but it just feels way too good. Everything he said to his father was what I have always wanted to hear. Granted I never knew the reason we moved out here was so he could work for his father, but everything he said to him was perfect. I turn to Jared once I park the car outside our home. The sun is starting to set and the cool temperature is setting in."What made you change your mind about working with your father?" I admit, I was a little peeved about finding out the reason for the sudden move to New York. Jared made it seem like he got a great business opportunity for his own company. He worked hard so I wanted to support him. I didn't realize that this great opportunity was just his father handing down the company to him."I'm not sure actually." he says rubbing the b
LaynieWe spent the majority of the week with Alan and Anna, whom still hadn't gotten their own room. When me and Jared questioned that, they both gave us an excuse of being too broke. Like even. We went sightseeing and ate out every night. Jared and Alan have their guy time and me and Anna went to a spa again. When I asked Anna why she wanted to go to a different spa then last time she told me she was scouting out the competition. I gave her a funny look in which she replied, she was thinking about moving out here. I was shocked. It would make me so happy to have her here with me. When I told her as much we shared a smile and a big hug, we didn't separate until some guy walked up and tried to join in. We pushed him off and walked away. New York for you.When it was time to say good-bye, it was bitter sweet. Alan of course made a joke that he had to get back to helping little brats learn that Africa was a continent, not a country. We were all proud of the way he turned his life aroun
JaredI feel like a thirteen-year-old boy when he first realizes his math teacher has boobs. I didn't realize I was speeding until Laynie's giggle pulls me from the street view to her own."Jared slow down." She says with a laugh. When we get there, I want you to make love to me. There shouldn't be a rush, not tonight.She's right. This shouldn't be something we rush. I try to calm the tent in my pants by thinking about Alan in a bikini. There's an image. When we get home, I carry her bridal style giggling into the bedroom and lay her on the bed. Once she is upright and stops laughing, she asks me why I carried her all the way in."I don't remember carrying you over the threshold. Every man should carry his new wife into their new home." I say sadly. I hate that I was such a prick to her before, I hate that I made her marry me in a damn courthouse. Every woman dreams of their wedding. I took that away from her. Something I plan to rectify as soon as I can.She looks at me like I'm
LaynieI find a nurse on the phone making an appointment for a patient. She has long, puffy, curly brown hair and smile that would melt a snowman. Her name badge says Lyla."Okay Hun we will see ya here real soon." She says in what sounds like a southern accent. She hangs up the phone and puts her bright pink pen with a giggly purple spider on the top in her hair as a hairpin. "Oh, hi there. You must be Mrs. Cole. Ya'll done in there already? Need ya discharge paperwork? Candy asked me to get it for ya." She says walking over to the computer."Oh, no my husband is still in there being checked out. I was just wondering if I can speak with nurse Candice. I just need to ask her something." I say hopeful. I really want to get to the bottom of what's going on with her. I am not sure why I feel like I have to solve the mystery with her."Um. Sure hun. She is in her office. Down that hall to the right and make your first left." She says pointing me in the direction of the office.When I
JaredLaynie was pretty quiet on the car ride home. She asked me about the appointment and what the doctor expects but hasn't said much else since. The appointment went well. Dr. Toring says my injuries are just about healed. My ribs still hurt a little if I exert myself too much, but other than that I feel great. They gave me different pain meds and I only take them once a day now. I can also start driving. Even though I drove last night, I feel a little better knowing my injuries wouldn't put Laynie in jeopardy. Dr. Jones did a CT scan and a few other tests on me. Told me everything looks fine to him. He needs me to do another one in a few weeks, but he will be back in Jersey by then so Dr. Toring will send him the results and he will call me and discuss my options. For now, we wait. Again. To be honest I'm fine with never remembering. Too much pain may be caused if I do."Laynie? You okay?" I ask getting a little worried about her. We have been parked outside our house for a few m
Laynie 9 months agoHe should be here any minute now. God, I hope he is not in a bad mood. Who am I kidding he is always in a bad mood. My phone rings for the thirteenth time today. Its Anna, she has been calling all day for some reason, but I know myself, if I answer I will tell her and I can't let Jared find out through her. Neither of us can hold a secret very well. Jared walks through the door at exactly five o'clock and I go to greet him. He hands me his suit jacket and walks over to the sofa to take his shoes off. His usual routine. Usually he will shower then come out in his sweats to eat dinner, then head to the living room to watch television. On nights like this I don't even get an acknowledgement. Tonight, I plan on changing that. I have to tell him. After leaving the doctor's office a few hours ago I was able to tell the sex of the baby. Jared is going to be so happy it's a boy. We always wanted the boy first."Jared before you shower can I speak with you a moment?" I a