Peace of Mind
Copyright© 2021 by DB86
Chapter 12
That evening, Grace greeted her brother, Steve and his wife Diana with a huge hug.
“You look happy,” Steve said to his sister.
“I am happy.”
“Well, that’s a refreshing change. You have been moody lately.”
Grace ignored her brother’s bait, and asked, “Remember the new resident of the cabin?”
“Yes, Derek’s friend, Landon?” Diana said.
“That’s him,” Grace said with a smile. “I like him.”
Steve laughed, “You like everyone.”
“There are a few exceptions,” Grace said squinting her eyes.
Her brother nodded. “Point taken.”
“What is he like?” Diana asked Grace.
“Quiet. Grieving. Jumpy.”
“Do you know what happened to him?” Steve asked.
“He was a soldier. He and Derek were army buddies. He has PTSD,” Grace explained hoping she wasn’t breaking any confidence. “Please, don’t tell anyone. He doesn’t need people looking at him as if he was a basket case. He asked me for something to do and I gave him a job.”
“Grace ... not another ‘lost puppy’, please,” Steve exclaimed pinching the bridge of his nose.
“He volunteered to write about Middletown’s history.”
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