doctor said that until we are past three months, she’s not sure what’s going to happen. So, until then, she thinks it’s better if I don’t tell anyone, except you guys because you’re my family.’
The front counter bell rings. Bill pricks his ears but doesn’t want to leave. He looks at Richard, ‘Greasy, go deal with customers.’
Richard stood frozen with his mouth open. He had never dealt with customers before, but the way Bill said it, he wasn’t about to say no. It took Debbie a moment, but she realised the situation. ‘I got this, come on Richard. Time for a crash course in the cafe.’ Debbie quickly ushered him out of the room, leaving Bill and Jeanette together.
‘Joey, is this what you want?’ Bill asks gently when the door closes.
Jeanette’s lips wobble into a smile. Looking into Bill’s eyes, all she can see is someone who truly cares. This is something that was unexpected and was happening very quickly. It was great to know that she had someone looking out for her. That was what she needed more than anything.
‘I think it is, Bill. I can’t remember ever being so happy, while feeling so sick.’
‘Oh Joey,’ Bill hugs her again. ‘Deb’s has it right, we are both so proud of you. And we are always here for you.’ He took her by the shoulders are looked straight in her eyes, ‘and never forget that.’
‘Thanks Bill.’
‘Now, I’d better go rescue the cafe. God only knows what Greasy has done to the customers.’ Bill helped Jeanette up and leads her to the door. ‘And you better get out of here and get some rest.’ He raises his voice, so they will be able to hear it in the front ‘I’ll make sure that boy knows that he’s got to look after you, otherwise he’ll have Uncle Bill here to deal with,’ he turns and shoots a smile to Jeanette. ‘Is that too harsh on him?’
‘No, I think he’ll deal with it,’ Jeanette says cheekily as she walks past Bill toward the front of the cafe.
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