Lawson picked up her hand.“Why don’t you let it simmer in your brain?We could go play in your metal shop.”
Dani grinned.“That sounds like fun.Working with the bees helped my brain get my questions for the lawyer organized.Maybe the metal will help me do the same for the conversation with my mother.”
The sedan remained in the same spot when they moved to the garage.The poor guy had been sitting there for hours.“I’m going to bring him water and a snack.”
Lawson laughed.“Only you, Dani.Only you.”His voice was filled with amusement and affection.
She grabbed a reusable mug and filled it with cold water.Then she filled a container with a sandwich and some of her baking.
When she approached the car, James McPhee opened the door and stood.He nodded to the three of them as they approached.
Dani figured it was up to her to initiate the conversation.“I’m sorry you’ve been stuck waiting here for the documents.I’ve done some research, but I have more to do before I decide, and I’m not even sure if that will be today.”
The courier’s eyes remained flat.“Mrs.Richards?—”
Dani waved that away.“I’ll talk to her later, but it won’t be for an hour or two.In the meantime, I brought you something to eat and drink.”
Surprise flared in his eyes, but he reached out and took the containers.“Thank you.”
She nodded and turned back to her driveway.When she reached the door to the garage, she looked back to see the man watching her, surprise evident on his face and in his body language.
Lawson chuckled.“He wasn’t expecting that.”
Dani shrugged.“It’s not fair to him to have to sit there all day.If I don’t decide tonight, I’ll have to tell him about the B&B in Phail.”
That made her smile.“The town's name would horrify my mother.”
Lawson kissed her.“Okay, sexy lady, let’s play with the metal.”
Chapter12
Speed Of Starlight
Designing and making metal sculptures soothed Dani.Creative outlets always did, especially when there was a physical element.
Add in Lawson working alongside her, making her laugh with his questions and comments, and she felt steadier and more in control an hour later.“Okay, I’m ready to call her.Will you stay?”
He’d done none of his work that day because he’d spent it all with her.She’d make it up to him by seeing if she could help with his tasks another time.
He nodded.“Of course.”
They returned to the house, Bibi at their side.She resisted the urge to look at the parked sedan.She was nervous enough without thinking about the courier waiting, probably impatiently by now.
Inside, they took up their seats at the table, this time with Bibi’s head in her lap.
Without giving herself a chance to change her mind, Dani pressed her mother’s number.
“Dorothy Richards.”
Dani blew out a breath.It was extremely unlikely her mother didn’t have caller ID.“Hello, it’s Dani.”
“Daniella.The last I heard, the courier didn’t have the signed papers yet.Has that changed?”
This time, she didn’t bother to hide her sigh.“Why, yes, I’m doing well, Mother.Nice of you to ask.How are you?”
A pause.“There’s no need to be rude.”
Straight to it then.“Why didn’t you tell me that Frannie B left me rights to the company regarding mergers and name changes?”
