I asked Nadia. “We’re here to help. Abby said you were short-handed so we grabbed a taxi and came over,” Nadia said. “What about your tour? You’ll miss Mount Vernon.” “Too cold and rainy today.” Nadia dismissed one of Washington, D.C.’s, premier tourist attractions with a flick of her hand. “Besides, I love that border.” Nadia’s head tilted back as she talked to Ivan. “You’ve got to show me how you do that.” “Watch out,” Tony called as he entered the room and set the headboard down in the middle of the room. Gina held it steady so it wouldn’t lean against any of the walls. “I’m not any good at that froufrou stuff. I can’t even put up a wallpaper border, but I can put this bed together. Irene, hold this and I’ll go find a cordless screwdriver.” Irene patted my shoulder. “You look a little dazed.” “I’m just amazed that you’re all taking time to help me out.” “Are you kidding? Decorating is fun and it’ll be in Mom Magazine. Besides, I’m a big believer in supporting other military wives.
