Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 44)

Chapter 16 Part V

Cindy Bradford
It was almost six o’clock when Carol arrived at Fredrico and Marc’s, exhausted but pleased that she had been able to find the perfect dress.

One ring of the doorbell and the door sprang open.

“Carol, my dear Carol. Come in. The drinks are chilling,” Marc half shrieked, hugging her. Fredrico instantly joined them.

“Patrick just called. He got our number from Nancy. He said he would try again in half an hour. I assured him you would be along soon.”

“I forgot last night to tell him where I’d be. Did he sound all right?” [Read more...]

Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 43)

Chapter 16 Part IV

Cindy Bradford
When they arrived at the apartment, Hannah was waiting. “She would not even take a nap,” the housekeeper said. “She is so excited that she is getting a ‘birfday pwesent!” Marie, who had worked for Nancy since before Hannah was born, was a short, round Puerto Rican woman about fifty years old who talked fast with a strong accent. It was obvious that she loved Hannah. [Read more...]

Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 41)

Chapter 16 Part II

Cindy Bradford

When Patrick arrived in Boston, he went straight to the hospital. Stopping at the visitors’ desk for directions, he hurried to his mother’s room. When he turned the corner, Father Michael was walking out of the room. Patrick looked straight at the priest but said nothing, rushing past him. Immediately his worst fears were confirmed, Father Michael had been there to give last rites; his mother had passed away with his dad and Dr. Bennett at her bedside. [Read more...]

Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 40)

Chapter 16 Part I

Cindy Bradford

The minute Patrick heard his father’s voice on the phone he knew something was wrong.

“It’s your mother, Patrick. You need to get here.”

“Dad, slow down. What’s wrong?” He could hear his father’s sobs in the background.

“She’s dying. Can you hurry?” [Read more...]

Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 39)

Chapter 15 Part IV

Cindy Bradford
The drive home Patrick had planned was to be a slow, leisurely one through the backroads and out of the way places, exploring antique shops and hidden harbors not discovered by tourists. But it quickly became obvious to him that Carol’s heart was no longer into lighthouses, heirlooms or fishing villages. She talked nonstop about the wedding, rarely glancing at the scenery or taking the opportunity to stop at a roadside flea market. [Read more...]