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followed her to the door. “My cousin is coming this weekend. I could bring him over. He’s a great guy and is looking to relocate.”
    Dana shook her head. “Not ready for a social life.” She looked away. Not when Simon was ever in her thoughts even though hope had faded to a wisp.
    “He’ll visit again.”
    “I’ll see where I am then.” Dana waved and went to her car.
    An hour after reaching the doctor’s office she left with an okay to resume all activities. She arrived home in time to feed Jenny before she ate the lunch Madge had prepared.
    Madge filled glasses with iced tea. “What are you going to do now?”
    “Call a realtor and list this house. Hunt for a smaller place. I’ve been looking on line and have found at least four possibilities.”
    “What kind of house?”
    “Smaller than this one.” Dana laughed. “There are rooms here no one has ever used and they’re unfurnished. I’m leery about the pool when Jenny starts walking. Actually there’s no place for a child to play.”
    “I’ve noticed that.” Marge put a scoop of chicken salad on a piece of bread. “What will you do with all the furniture?”
    “Take what will fit the house I buy. Won’t be much. Randy liked big and splashy. I’ll sell most of it. Already had a few offers.”
    Madge lifted her sandwich. “I’m off next Saturday if you need a sitter.” She paused. “Don’t know what’s going on at the nursing home. Rob and his father got into a shouting match. Shame the door was closed.”
    Dana leaned forward. “Off the record.”
    “Do you know something?”
    Dana shook her head. “Just know May was worried about something the day I went to the funeral home. Also when she stopped by last week.”
    “If you learn anything, let me know. Don’t want to be out of a job.”
    “Will do.” Dana finished her sandwich. “Don’t want to rush you but it’s back to work for me.”
     
    * * *
     
    Two weeks later Dana sent off the last bills of the week. The doorbell rang. Her heart pounded. Had Simon finished his course? Would she open the door and be swept into his arms? She had so much to tell him. About the hang-up calls and the call from Patricia. Randy’s sister hadn’t called again but Dana thought she’d seen the red car in the neighborhood several times.
    She opened the door. May held a package in her arms. Disappointment filled Dana’s thoughts. “Come in.”
    May handed Dana the bag she held. “A dress for Jenny. I just couldn’t resist.”
    Dana took the gift. “You don’t have to bring something for her every time you visit.”
    “Buying her new things pleases me. Can I see my granddaughter?”
    “Of course. She’s sleeping in the cradle.”
    May entered the family room and stood beside the cradle. “She looks so much like you. I see little of my son.”
    “In looks but she’s more active than the stories I remember my mother telling me about my infancy.” Why had May come? This was her second visit this week.
    “Simon’s back.” May made a face. “We spent yesterday running from lawyer to the bank and back. He’s now a partner in Matt Gray’s firm.”
    Dana’s smile faded. Why hadn’t he called? “I guess he’ll be living in town.”
    May nodded. “His furniture was delivered this morning. Matt found him an apartment in that new complex.”
    Dana didn’t know what to say. He wasn’t coming. She had lived since the night Jenny had been born with dreams blown away by reality. “I wish him luck."
    May patted her hand. “He’ll come to see you. Just give him time to settle.”
    Jenny woke. Dana changed her daughter. This was her family. Though she wanted Simon, she needed no one but the baby. She carried the infant to the couch and reached for the shawl. “It’s feeding time.”
    “How I envy you,” May said. “Robert refused to let me nurse Rob for longer than six weeks. The twins were premature and remained in the hospital for two months.” She walked to the doorway into the