* D PLUS 116

Mindy finished a rotor inspection and went back to the office to turn in the maintenance record for the bird. There was a message on the board for her, “Call Dave, 717-555-8787.”

Mindy picked up the phone and dialed the number. A woman answered, “Workman Clinic.” Mindy had a tinge of jealousy then suppressed it. The woman was just a secretary, she was there with him. Then Mindy realized that if he wanted her and she was available, he could have had her long ago, but he apparently wanted Mindy enough to call.

“Dave Workman here, can I help you?”

“It’s me, Mindy. You called me.”

“Oh, I’m so glad to hear from you. I’m sorry about taking so long to call. We’ve been so busy, we’re still seeing new patients who are recovering from injuries from the raids. Some were so badly hurt that they’re only now able to start rehabilitation. I don’t know when it’ll stop. We’re so busy we really can’t see daylight. We had one competitor who’s shop was destroyed and he lost most of his staff. I was lucky, only one of my people was hurt, she had a minor shoulder wound and was back in a week. How are you doing?”

“Fine.”

“I’m not. I miss you. Could you get a couple of days off to come up and visit?”

She knew she wanted to see him but she was uncomfortable with entering a situation that might compromise her and hesitated.

“Don’t you want to come?”

“Sure, but there are some rules, you understand.”

“I sure do. I have some too. My sister has a spare room, you would stay with her, I wouldn’t want you to compromise any more than I want to compromise myself. Mindy, you’re the first woman I’ve even given even a second look since my wife died. I want to get to know you better, then we can decide where this relationship will head, if anywhere. I’m not in a hurry but I don’t want to waste time either. How’s that with you?”

“Great. I have to work this weekend but next weekend is time off.”

They made arrangements for her visit.

* D PLUS 120

Sue had been on pregnancy leave for two weeks but she came to the base at least twice a week to check in, usually Monday and Thursday. When she didn’t arrive by 0930 Julie called her home. There was no answer. Julie then called the hospital and asked if she was there. She was told that mother and son were both doing fine. Julie remembered the words Pastor Fred had given, “a blonde haired boy.” Things he said kept coming true.