From the relaxed set of her shoulders John could see Lucy’s tension evaporate. Her eyes nearly sparkled now when she spoke. “Of course! I’ll be glad to help her. I’ve been wondering what I can do to repay her for all her kindness.”
“Just remember, you can’t tell Mom what you’re doing. She’d be furious with us if she knew.”
“Of course not, but I’ll be glad to help out.”
“Thanks, Lucy. That will make a difference in Mom’s life. She can rock Emma some, too. She’s been wanting a baby to cuddle for a long time.”
Lucy turned to look at her sleeping baby. “Emma will be glad to volunteer for some cuddling. I think cuddling is a good thing.”
“I think so, too,” he said with a smile. And he knew just who he’d like to cuddle—the beautiful woman beside him.
After a few minutes John came to a stop outside his parents’ house.
“This is nice, and quite large,” Lucy said as she surveyed the ranch house.
“Yeah. That’s why we think Mom needs some help.” He knew his parents’ house was large. And it was true that his father had tried to hire some help, but his mom had refused.
He came around the truck and opened the door. Then he reached up for Lucy, lifting her up and out of the seat. He held her gently, liking the feel of her in his arms.
“John…You can set me down now.”
He realized then that he still held her. Slowly he set her on her feet, turned away and retrieved Emma. He gave the baby to her mother.
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