“Play me the most difficult piece you know.” Marty Laundry sat down on the piano bench next to Nanine. “Why?” “Professor Noonan couldn’t sing your praises loud enough. I just want to hear what you can do.” “Alright.” Nanine laughed. She sat for a moment considering. “Okay. I’ll play … Read More
Craig walked out of the hospital in the bright afternoon sun with Nanine on his right arm. He looked up at the blue sky, smiled and glanced back at the hospital entrance. “It sure feels good to get out of there.” “How are you feeling?” “Okay. How have the kids … Read More
Craig opened his eyes and smiled. Nanine sat in the chair next to him holding his hand to her cheek and smiling at him. “How are you honey?” She asked quietly, tears in her eyes. She reached up and wiped them away, sniffing. “Oh – Nanine.” Craig squeezed her hand. … Read More
When Nanine arrived at the babysitter’s house, she was shocked to find the children crying.She ran to them. “What? What’s the matter?” She said as she got down on her knees in front of them and opened her arms for an embrace. Jimmy and Alice hugged her sobbing. “Oh, now, … Read More
When Nanine returned to her office in the late afternoon, there was a message on her desk to call her babysitter in Carsonville. She dialed the number. “Hello?” “Hi, Janie?” Nanine asked, putting her purse down on the desk. “I got the message that you called.” “Great. I just wanted … Read More