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I consider his question. On the one hand, I want him to find out everything he can about Robin’s dad. On the other hand, it’s not my decision. This is another one of those situations where Harmony would go fleeing into the night if she found out I meddled.
“I’ll discuss it with Harmony and let you know.”
“When are you going to discuss it with Harmony?” Riley asks.
“The next time I see her.”
“Which will be when?” he prods.
“I don’t know.”
And I don’t. I’d love to drop in on Harmony the way I have been over the past few months as our friendship grew, but things have changed. Ever since the social worker dropped Robin in her arms, Harmony appears ready to run for her life.
“Rumor has it Harmony wants to return to work tomorrow,” Riley says.
I scowl. “It’s too early. It’s barely been a week since Robin came into her life.”
He shrugs. “Nonetheless.”
“She’ll probably need someone to watch the baby,” Brody says.
Hmm… He’s got a point. “I’m working evenings tomorrow,” I tell Miller.
“Fine by me.” He stands. “We done?” When no one responds, he grunts, “We’re done.”
Riley follows him. “I am so winning this bet,” he mutters.
I shove him out the door. “No more bets.”
“Turnabout is fair pay,” he sings as he dances off the porch.
My response? I slam the door. I can’t very well claim he’s wrong. When he was working his ass off to get Moon to give him a second chance, I was right there giving him a hard time. And I may have placed a few bets as well.
My situation is not the same. I didn’t hurt Harmony. I’m not in need of a second chance because I was an idiot.
In fact, I should probably stop pressuring Harmony to give me a chance at all. We should stick to being friends since I will never want a child and she is now the shiny new owner of a baby girl. Based on what the lawyer told her, this is no temporary solution.
I nod to myself. Decision made. I’ll back off. I’ll remain Harmony’s friend, but no more pressuring her to give us a chance.
Chapter 9
The beer’s on me if everyone agrees not to answer their phone when Harmony calls. ~ Message from Elder on the Winter Falls Facebook page
Ifrown down at Robin. What am I going to do? When I told Juniper I’d return to work today, I assumed I wouldn’t have any problem finding a babysitter.
This is Winter Falls after all. Between the gossip gals and all the other nosey residents, I thought I’d have to draw straws to pick who could babysit Robin while I work.
But I was wrong. I’ve reached out to everyone I know – including all of the members of the gossip gals – but everyone’s busy today.
I juggle my phone in my hand. Call Juniper to tell her I can’t come to work after all or call Elder to ask if he can babysit?
I don’t want to phone Elder. I can’t rely on him. I mean I can. The man is the definition of responsible. But I don’t want to rely on him. The more I rely on him, the closer we become – the more difficult it is for me to keep him at arm’s length.
I don’t want to keep him at arm’s length,Rebel Harmony murmurs.
Naturally, she doesn’t. Rebel Harmony is a bit of a hussy. Or, rather, she would be, if I listened to her. Which I don’t because she’s trouble. Thus, the name rebel.
The doorbell rings before I can decide what to do. Black Ops lifts his head from where he’s lying on the floor next to Robin’s playpen and growls. He stands and, after yipping at Pup Tart and Little Bow Wow to stay put, trots to the door. I check to make sure Robin’s still sleeping before following after him.
