Weeds in the Garden of Love (32 page)

Love always,

Dad

A tear trickled down her cheek. Heather dabbed her eyes with a tissue. The note from her father touched her deeply.
Dad is such a big softie. He always
says the nicest things.

Heather had only distant and vague memories of her grandparents. She was so young when they died. She remembered Grandma Olivia’s laugh and the smell of her perfume when she hugged her. Her Grandpa Joe always had candy.

She had fond recollections of her childhood in Botsford Downs: their house, the kids in the neighborhood, school friends and summer camp where Rickie Franklin was the first boy to kiss her.

Heather’s favorite childhood memories were not the obvious ones like the exciting vacation trips or expensive Christmas presents. No, more precious to her were the small things done out of love. She would never forget one particular evening when she and Robbie were little. They were driving home from the beach with their Dad. Heather screamed with glee when she saw a firefly. Her father took the time to stop the car, catch a firefly and show it to them.

She had sad times too, but Heather had trouble remembering them clearly. Many years had gone by.
Time truly is a healer. Bad memories fade—good ones prevail.

Heather unwrapped the present. Inside was a small black velvet box. She opened it and took out a sterling silver money clip adorned with a silver heart. “Thanks Grandma,” she whispered. “I love you. I promise, I’ll never forget you. And I love you too, Dad.”

Heather gazed out the aircraft window, clasping the money clip firmly in her hand. She was smiling through her tears. Botsford Downs was behind her.

Life lay ahead.

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About the Author:

Steven J. Daniels brings a wealth of experience to his writing from his work in professional sports, law enforcement, commercial aviation, politics and entertainment.

Steven and his wife Jill reside in Canada.

A note from the Author:

I hope, dear reader, you enjoyed “Weeds in The Garden of Love”. This novel is the first of a planned trilogy. The next book begins on that Friday after Rick Palmer discovers Lorne Davis’s body on the beach. From an author’s standpoint, the next installment is proving to be even more intriguing than this one.

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