In For a Pound

Ebony left and the three men instantly regretted their reactions to her news.

“Do we believe this? How would she show us proof she can do that?”

“We either take her at face value and accept it. Or we don’t pursue this match? I say we believe her and with her family here. We can discuss it with them. See how they handle it?”

“I say we all have our issues, and we’ll have to add them to the pot sooner or later for her to decide whether she’ll take on our issues. So, if she accepts us as we are. Wouldn’t we be hypocrites to face hers? I mean, crazy or not, she’s dealing with something.”

“I think I’m going to find her.” Peter was sullen during most of the meal and most of the conversation. “Wish me luck.”

He left and followed Ebony’s scent easily to find her by the small river sitting on a rock. She looked so alone. Even when a bit landed on her knee. She barely paid attention as it hopped and twittered at her. He watched silently as she sighed an