Jackson said six o’clock, honey. Why don’t you read one of your library books while you’re waiting.”“Aw, Mom!”By four o’clock, Lydia was tired of Tyler’s whining and sent him to his room for a time-out, while she tried to find something to wear to Joel’s party.She had accepted the invitation to spite Matt. Now, she wished she could stay home with a good book.When was the last time she’d been to a social gathering, other than a birthday party for one of Tyler’s friends? She couldn’t remember. Sonny never enjoyed parties. Not that he hadn’t gone out in the evening. He called them work-related events, and wives weren’t included. Lydia could only imagine the type of work he had been doing.The phone rang.“Hello.”“Lydia, it’s Katherine. I’ve decided to extend my stay. Patrick’s sister is stronger, but she still needs help. That is if you and Tyler are doing all right without me.”“Of course, we are. Don’t worry about us. In fact, I have something planned with the island photographer.”Katherine laughed.
