Page 70 of Bubbles at the Beach House Hotel

After a while, I left to get home for Robbie. But as I drove away, I hoped some of the magic of the hotel would stay with Jessica and Ryan. They had a lot to work out.

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The next morning, Itold Rhonda what Reggie had said about Will having some sort of problem he wouldn’t discuss.

“It’s the same situation for me. I won’t press him on it until he’s feeling better and stronger. But it’s a conversation that will have to happen sometime.

Angela and Liz arrived to give us a status report on the promo project.

“It’s going well. The sunset and dinner shots were fabulous. We’ll take one photo at the beach this afternoon, and that’s all,” said Angela.

“I don’t know what you said to Jessica, Mom, but she told me she enjoyed her talk with you,” said Liz.

“Just girl talk,” I said. “It was very sweet of you two to entertain them yesterday afternoon. I think it’s something they’ll always remember.”

“Ryan told Chad he hoped it would make a difference in some choices they had to make,” Liz said.

“Yes, it was helpful for Jessica and Ryan to see what it was like having so many children around,” said Angela. “Jessica told me she wasn’t so afraid to loosen her schedule.”

“We’re going to do some work in Dorothy’s empty office and then go home,” said Liz.

“Thanks for all you’re doing,” said Rhonda. “I’m sure you don’t need any guidance from us.”

Angela chuckled and went over to Rhonda to give her a hug. “How’s Dad today?”

“Better,” said Rhonda. “It’s just a matter of time before he’s more like himself. Or so they tell me.”

“Okay. Talk to you tomorrow after Jessica and Ryan leave.”

After Angela and Liz left, Rhonda and I exchanged looks of satisfaction.

“I did good. Right?” said Rhonda.

“Yes. And me, too. I wanted to ask a million questions, but I didn’t.”

Rhonda and I gave one another high fives.