Going Home

Part 107

Before following Josh out Grace took a deep breath and tried to steel herself for the embarrassing scene to come. As she reached the kitchen Josh handed her a glass of wine and kissing her on the head led the way outside.

Margaret and Robert looked up and smiled as they walked out. But they were not the knowing sort of smile Grace had been dreading and she was thankful. However it didn’t stop the blush creeping up her neck and suffusing her face.

Taking a drink as he watched Grace’s face colour, Josh tried to help and turning to his mother he asked “good walk?”

Looking up at Josh Margaret nodded “yes thanks Josh, it was actually easier going than the way we went earlier.”

“Sounds good” Josh said. Then turning to his father he said “you want to try some fishing before dinner?”

Putting down the paper Robert said “good idea Josh” and getting up, he and Josh headed off down the bank with their fishing rods.

Looking out over the water as the men left Grace could kiss Josh for making things as easy for her as he could. But she still couldn’t bring herself to look at Margaret and as she couldn’t think of a thing to say they sat in silence for a while.

Sensing her unease Margaret decided having something to do may help Grace relax and looking over at her with a smile she said “how about we get dinner started then we’ll be ready when they finish their fishing.

Finally managing to look at her Grace nodded and managed a small smile. Josh was right they obviously weren’t going to say anything and taking a deep breath she relaxed a little. Then thankful to have something to do she got to her feet and followed Margaret into the kitchen.