Chapter82

#Chapter82

JASON

The night sky and backyard gardens were inky with a few marks of a glow from various stars. The lively smell of my mother's flowers danced around us. She took pride in her work of art. Gardening was her speciality. A faint echo of the music played from the house's continuing festivities.

"So how are you?" My mother placed a hand onto my shoulder.

"The 'how are you' questions again." I chuckled.

"I am your mother. I should always be concerned for my babies."

"Babies?" I escorted her over to a nearby stoned bench that overlooked the marble fountain.

"Oh so you and Keira are too old to be my babies?" She smiled.

"Pretty much." She nudged me away.

This time with her was well needed. A moment of peace and quiet with another woman in my life.

"I have to say. I have not seen you so happy since your first shift."

"Well I have a reason to be."

"Of course. We are all happy for you." She put her hand into my hands. "So...about those grandchildr