had a job to do after all, as well as a personal life of his own. One he wouldn’t want clogged up by her and her son. Men didn’t like that; they liked their space. “Aren’t you going to fix Mrs. McAffrey’s sink tomorrow?”
He pulled up at a red light and glanced back to flash her a grin in the dark of the car. “I guess I did say I was going to do that.”
She nodded, though she wasn’t sure he could see her. Zoe adjusted her hold on her son, trying not to let the middle seat belt dig into his tummy too much. “I’m sure Tyler and I will be okay.” They’d need clothes, a backpack. Her son would need books or games to occupy him when he got restless. The list of things flitted through her mind, overwhelming her.
Zoe glanced at the roadside speeding past and tried to pray, as Jude had suggested he would. It seemed so false. How had God helped her so far? She was too tired to figure out the answer.
Half an hour later Jude pulled into the parking lot of a church.
“Uh...” Had God been listening? Maybe He thought she needed to really seek Him, so He’d directed Jude to bring her to a church. Busted. Okay, so they hadn’t exactly been on the same page lately, but really? “Is there something you’re trying to tell me?”
Jude put the car in park and turned to her. “What’s that?”
“Nothing.” She shook her head, not ready to share this, either. Jude didn’t need to know that she and God weren’t exactly on speaking terms. It was enough of a struggle to convince herself to tell him exactly what was going on, let alone adding her spiritual problems.
“Want me to get Tyler?”
He wanted to carry her son? “Sure. Thanks.” Why was it so easy to say that? She was exhausted enough she could accept the help, but didn’t think it was the real reason she was so comfortable with him.
He strode around to a side door of the church like he was arriving home after a long day of work. At the door, he handed her his keys. “The gold one.”
Zoe let them in, and Jude flicked the light on to reveal a long hall. “There are some rooms back here—one has a set of bunk beds you guys can use, bathroom is attached. The room is between two exits.” He motioned up and down the hall. “In case something happens, you can get out easily.”
Zoe nodded. “I really appreciate—” she hardly knew where to start “—all of this.” The duffel was heavy on her shoulder, and the quicker they got to sleep the quicker they could get up and get out of here. Jude wouldn’t need to worry then.
A man cleared his throat. But not Jude. Zoe spun around to find an older man in pajamas and slippers. His bald head reflected the overhead light. He almost looked like—
The old man shifted. “I guess you have some things to explain, considering y’all smell like smoke and look like you’re still in shock.” He paused. “Not exactly the normal scenario for when your son brings a woman and child home to meet you.”
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