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...]

Keeping Faith by Cindy Bradford (serial 38)

Chapter 15 Part III

Cindy Bradford

Patrick loved this time of year in the northeast. It was like the whole world had wakened up from the winter’s blast and was now lazily enjoying the warmer days and cool crisps evenings. Besides in May the humidity was low and the mosquitoes hadn’t yet grown to be the size of moths.

“What do you say about a short trip down the coastline? Drive up to Portland and then work our way through the little fishing villages and maybe see a few lighthouses?” [Read more...]