It shouldnt. She did terrible things.
Youre having a hard time because she wasnt like Fraser. It frightens you to know that the best of inten-tions can spawn evil. And what she did was evil, Mama.
I think she would have found you, baby. I think she would have kept her promise.
And killed you.
Maybe not. Maybe I could have found a wayhellip; Im sorry, Bonnie. Maybe if I hadnt wanted so badly to trap her, I could have done something to
Will you stop it? I keep telling you thats impor-tant only to you. It doesnt matter.
It does matter. She swallowed I thought when you didnt come to I mean when I didnt dream of you that you might be angry. Because I hadnt chosen to bring you home when I had the chance.
For goodness sake, I was glad you didnt knuckle under to her. But all that agonizing you did afterward was a great disappointment to me. Joes right, youve taken your first step. You chose life instead of a pile of bones, but you still have a long way to go.
Eve frowned I havent heard from Joe lately.
You will soon. I think hes located Timwick.
Another court case.
Bonnie shook her head
What do you mean?
Hes not going to want you upset, Mama. Timwick will probably just disappear. She tilted her head and studied her. Youre taking that very well. Youve accepted that side of Joe.
I dont like it, but its better than blinding myself to it.
I think youd accept almost anything if it means keeping Joe in your life. Everyone else could slip away, but Joe has to be there. Have you ever asked yourself why?
Hes my friend.
Bonnie laughed Good heavens, youre stubborn. Well, I think your friend will soon be here.
She smothered the leap of excitement. And how do you know? You heard it on the wind, I suppose. Or maybe it came to you in a clash of thunder in that storm we had last night.
You know, Joe is a little like a storm. Full of lightninghellip; He kind of swoops sometimes and then he quiets down again. Interesting. Arent you glad hes coming?
Glad? Oh, God, to see Joe againhellip; How can I be glad about something I dont know is true? Im probably just doing guesswork about why I havent heard from Joe.
Its true. She frowned down at her castle. I wish I had a flag for the battlements. Remember that tiny flag you made for my castle in Pensacola? You tore a piece off the red beach towel.
I remember.
Oh, well, I guess its fine as it is.
Its a wonderful castle, she said unevenly.
Now, dont get soppy.
Im not getting soppy. Actually, your castle could use at least one more turret. And wheres your drawbridge?
Bonnie threw back her head and laughed Ill do better next time. I promise, Mama.
Youre going to stay here?
As long as you stay. But youre already getting bored
I am not. Im perfectly content
Have it your own way. She jumped to her feet Come on, Ill walk partway back to the house with you. Logans planning a wonderful evening for the two of you. Her eyes were twinkling. It should make you veryhellip; content.
If Im napping beneath this palm tree, how am I going to stroll back to the house with you?
You can do anything in a dream. Im sure youll rationalize it as sleepwalking or something dumb like that. Come on, get up, Mama.
Eve got to her feet, brushed the sand off her shorts, and started down the beach You are a dream, baby. I know it.
Do you? Tomorrow when you come back here the tide will have washed away my sand castle. She smiled at Eve. But you wont risk coming back tonight before that happens, will you?
I might
Bonnie shook her head Youre not ready. But Im beginning to have hope for you.
Is that supposed to thrill me? Id really be bad off if
Look at that sea gull. Bonnies head was lifted to the sky; a radiant smile lit her face, and her red hair shone in the sunlight. Have you ever noticed how their wings seem to move as if theyre hearing music? What song do you think hes hearing?
