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“Yes, well, you know I would be there if I could,” Jennifer interrupted. “It’s just that, well, the timing couldn’t be worse.”
As if there were a good time to get shot,Paige thought.
“Things are so hectic, what with the honeymoon and the move and preparing our routine for the competition…”
“I understand.”
“…plus you know how much I hate hospitals.”
As opposed to the rest of us, who love them,Paige thought.
“And once I knew you were out of danger…”
“It’s okay, Mom. Really.”
“Yes, well. I should go, let you rest. Wish me luck in Chicago.”
“Good luck,” Chloe obliged her by saying. “Oh, and Mom?”
“Yes?”
“Maybe when I’m better, the kids and I could come see you dance.”
There was a moment’s silence.
“That would be very nice,” her mother said.
Another silence.
“Okay, well,” Chloe said. “Thanks for calling.”
“Take care.”
“Wow,” Paige said as Chloe handed her the phone to hang up. “That was pretty generous of you.”
“I’m not under any delusions here,” Chloe said. “I know she’s not going to change. But, what the hell? Life’s too short. Gotta watch your mother dance when you get the chance.”
Paige laughed. “How’d you turn out so great?”
“It’s a miracle,” Chloe said.
“You’rethe miracle.”
Chloe smiled. “Yes, well, enough about Miracle Woman. I want to hear about you. Are you all excited about your new job?”
“So excited,” Paige said, thinking ahead to next week. “And a little nervous. It’s been a while.”
“Don’t be nervous. You’ll be great. They’re lucky to have you. And speaking of being lucky to have you, anything happening with you and Sam?”
Paige smiled. “I took your advice.”
“You called him?”
“I called him.”
“And?”
“We’re going out this weekend.”
