Cindy Bradford

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Chapter 8

Cindy Bradford
Waiting to leave for Europe and to study in Rome was difficult for Patrick. For months he had not allowed himself to think about his upcoming travel, but now he was wondering if the day would ever arrive.

Because Patrick was from a family of modest means, touring Europe and studying in Rome would have never been possible had his Uncle Robert not left him, along with his siblings and cousins almost $100,000.00 each. Robert, Patrick’s paternal uncle, was not held in high regard by the other members of the family, due in part, to his reputation for womanizing and bootlegging. Known about town in the forties for his tall stature, good looks and outgoing personality, it would not be unusual to find Robert partying among Boston’s rich and famous and befriending many of the young debutantes in the city. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 8

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Chapter 7 Part II

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It didn’t take Patrick long to fall back into a routine at Notre Dame. He liked the small classes and diverse population, but most of all he enjoyed the Catholic atmosphere and of course, basketball. He learned quickly, however, that despite his height and talents, he was a small fish in a big pond. It was a humbling experience for someone who had been the star for two years. If anything, it had caused him to grow more introspective or had he matured? He wasn’t sure. [Read more…] about Chapter 7 Part II

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PART TWO

Wondering and Wandering

To miss the path, to go astray

To wander blindly in the night

But searching, praying for the light

Until at last we find the way…

chapter 7

Notre Dame, 1972

Immediately the authorities found Patrick in Indiana and questioned him about Sue’s disappearance. His coaches and teammates said it wasn’t possible that he had anything to do with her disappearance since he was playing in a pre-season non-conference tournament the day she was discovered missing as well as the day before and the day after.

Heartsick that something terrible had happened to Sue and feeling responsible, he was equally distraught to learn she hadn’t told him about the baby. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 7 Part I

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Chapter 6

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As Alice was leaving to help Sue with the baby, she looked at her watch. At 8:15 she knew she was running late, but she stopped to answer the ringing phone. Her mother-in-law was just calling to say hello and invite her to lunch on Thursday, something she had continued to do even when Dwayne had moved out. Often her mother-in-law had shared her feelings about the young couple’s relationship and always she reminded Alice that she loved her like a daughter.

“I was just getting ready to walk out the door. I’m on my way to hold my new niece again. I’m so excited. She is beautiful. She looks a lot like Sue I think; only she has his eyes.” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 6

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Chapter 5

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Needing Alice more than ever now, Sue asked her for help. “I’m so afraid, Alice, scared of having this baby, of raising a child in Townsend without a father.”

“Sue, you know I will be by your side throughout all of this. To hell with what anybody in town thinks. They haven’t walked in your shoes! Besides”, she continued as she shrugged, “what else do I have but my half-assed job at the nursing home?” [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 5

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Chapter 4 Part IV

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Sue slept better that night than she had in a month. The next few days, Patrick was sweet and attentive, but by the weekend he was moody again, seemingly on a rollercoaster of emotions and taking Sue with him. [Read more…] about Keeping Faith Chapter 4, Part IV