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Authors: Lois Lavrisa

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Chapter Twenty-Nine

One month later

Finishing my daily water aerobics class, I showered, left the Chatham Aquatic Center and headed over to Cat’s house to pick her up.

Bezu wanted all the Chubby Chick Club members at her house for dinner, because she had an important announcement.

I pulled up in front of Cat’s house, put my car in park and honked the horn.

Cat climbed in my car and fastened her seatbelt. She was often mistaken for much younger than early forties. She had thick dark hair and a small compact athletic build. “Are you thinking Bezu’s going to tell us she’s gotten engaged?”

“I’m pretty sure, but act surprised anyway.” I put my car in drive. “After all, she’s spent nearly a month in Brazil with Luiz and his family.”

“Speaking about boyfriends, what about you and my grandfather going out again?” Cat tapped my arm. “Remember you had a fun date, even though that was a while ago?”

“He’s a great guy and yes the date we had was fun. And as much as I like older men, I’m not sure if I’ll go out with your grandfather again.”

“Why not?”

“My luck with boys who are friends isn’t that great. And even worse for those of the almost romantic nature. Remember, the last guy companion I had is going to spend the rest of his life behind bars for homicide.”

“Gerald Gill, yup. And what a great job you did solving that case.” Cat flipped her hair over her shoulder, emitting the scent of apples. “Did you ever think of starting a second career as a detective?”

“No.” I turned onto Victory Drive. “My schedule is packed. I have more work as a visiting professor and acting coach with local colleges, as well as from Universities in South Carolina and Florida, than I know what to do with. Honestly, I think I’m working harder now that I’m retired than I did as a full-time professor. I think I need a vacation from retirement.”

Cat laughed. “Isn’t is nice to be in demand?”

I had to admit, Bezu had been right. Opportunities came knocking and I kept answering. These were the best days of my life. I felt powerful and needed.

My phone rang. Cat motioned for me to get it, so I hit answer. I clicked it over to hands free Bluetooth.

“It’s Winona, I have some news for you, but I hope that I’m not disturbing you.” Her voice came out of my car speakers.

“Not at all. What’s going on?” I asked.

“I’m having the best time with my dad and brother, thanks to you for bringing us together. I really can’t thank you enough,” Winona said.

“Actually, I think that you have. You’ve told me thanks no less than a zillion times. So, yes, you have thanked me enough.” I laughed.

“I have to tell you the great news. I found Priscilla’s prenuptial, and her attorney is filing papers to take Dwight to court to remove him as beneficiary.” Her voice sounded light and joyful. “Not only do I have my real family now, but soon I’m going to have the family home.”

“I’m so happy for you.” I turned onto Bezu’s street. “I heard you’ve applied to be a team leader at next year’s theater camp?”

“Not that I want any favors, but I heard rumors that you’ve already been appointed to take Gerald Gill’s former position for next summer,” Winona said.

“Wow, news travels fast. And yes, I’ve accepted that position.” I turned on my directional signal.

“Congratulations,” she said.

“And you don’t even have to ask, I’d already planned to put a good word in for you to the selection committee,” I said. “Let’s hope that next year there is more theater, and less real drama.”

We both laughed and said goodbye.

As I parked in front of Bezu’s house, Cat turned to face me. “Annie Mae, I think retirement suits you. I’ve never seen you so happy and full of life. And it’s hard to pin down, but it’s like you have, well, um—”

I winked at her. “Superhero powers.”

THE END

Afterword

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