“Your daddy?” My heart shudders to a stop as I grab a kitchen chair for support. It can’t be.
“That’s what he said, Mommy.” Lori takes a bite of her sandwich, watching me like I’m about to perform a magic trick. I’d like to disappear but that isn’t possible.
The scratchiness in my throat won’t go away. I keep checking my temperature and it’s 97.8. I unwrap the little oximeter I ordered from Amazon to check the oxygen level in my blood. Clipped on my forefinger, it registers 99. Not perfect but this isn’t a third grade spelling test.
Here is the audio version of Chapter 16—Jessica: They do, Dan: Trouble. Jessica officiates at her friend Hanna’s wedding, witnessed by everyone else on Zoom. Meanwhile, on a boring Saturday afternoon, Dan misses Jessica. Next Wednesday: Chapter 17—Jessica: Jesus and vodka I’m looking for your ideas! Every Monday I’ll post a new written chapter of FALLING…
Here (a little late, sorry about that) is the audio version of Chapter 12 Dan: April showers, Jessica: Puzzles and promises In the next chapter of my #pandemic #romance, Dan gets up the nerve to call Jessica—this time it’s personal. To Jessica’s surprise, he’s got an ally—Lori. Next Wednesday: Chapter 13—A Zoom wedding. I’m looking for…
April 13, 2020, 1:30 p.m. Jessica: A Zoom wedding A text from Hanna flashes on my phone while I’m deep in conversation with Claire about my story. I’ve been working for her for nearly a month and I still can’t figure out what she wants. I get the stories—all except that one where none of…
Dear readers, Although I promised the next chapter of FALLING IN LOVE WHILE WORKING FROM HOME, I must step away today. I have a deadline and it cannot be missed. I still welcome your ideas. I have written (or at least outlined) every chapter but for a killer idea I’m willing to revise. See you…
Dan dreams up a way to celebrate Lori’s birthday despite the #pandemic. Lori’s delighted. Dan is a hero to the little girl, maybe even to Jessica. Here is the audio version of the next chapter of Falling in Love While Working From Home, Chapter 11—Dan: Birthday wishes, Jessica: Birthday surprise. Continued….next Wednesday Chapter 12—Dan: April Showers. …
Chapter 11 April 9, 2020, 10 a.m. Dan: Birthday wishes I straighten the oversized red and white striped top hat on my head and then adjust my red bow tie before sending the Zoom invite. Of course, I look ridiculous. But that is the point. I want to see little Lori laugh at what I…
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