“Enough with the chatting,” Harlan said impatiently. “Go finish packing.”
Gavin grunted and stalked out. Harlan gave Gypsy a warm smile and hugged her. To Harlan’s surprise, Gypsy held on much longer than she usually did. “Is everything okay?” she asked.
Gypsy let go and stared at the ground. “Everything’s fine, Mom. I just really missed you. How’s Dad doing?”
Harlan glanced off through the house to see if he’d done what she asked him to do. She thought she saw him moving in the bedroom. Maybe they wouldn’t have to keep the transport pilot waiting after all. “He’s okay but understandably worried. Actually he’s kind of morbid, but taking the surgery better than I thought. I just hope he gets along with his doctor.”
They both laughed. Gavin appeared in the archway. “I’m done,” he announced.
Gypsy came over to shake his hand goodbye and he pulled her into a loving embrace. He squeezed her for a moment then let her go. His daughter looked stunned. Gavin wasn’t much for displays of affection. “I love you, dear,” he said to her. “Just behave yourself.”
A coach rode up and Harlan gave her daughter an apologetic smile. “We have to go.”
Gypsy took a step back. “I know. Good luck with the surgery. I know everything will turn out fine. See you both when you get back.”
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