A New Hope (The Second Chance Series Book 2) Read Online Free PDF Page A

voice.
    “Thank you, ma’am. “ He said and gave her a charming smile.
    He walked to the small waiting area and sat between Leslie and Karla. A few minutes later a portly looking man walked out the door beside the reception desks and looked their way.
    “Dr. and Mrs. Peterson, I am Martin James. If y’all will follow me we’ll go over everything. I assume from our conversation this morning that y’all have looked over Mrs. Matthews’ will.”
    “We have.” Andrew responded as they all took a seat in the small office.
    “Good, good. That saves time. So, what can I help you with?”
    “When we were looking through the will we didn’t see anything about the farm. We were wondering what’s going to happen to it.” Elliot answered before Andrew could.
    “Well son, when Mrs. Matthews was diagnosed with cancer your Dad took out a loan on the place to pay for her medical care, and her funeral expenses. When he died she went to the bank and signed the house and land over to them. They let y’all live there until she could make arrangements for you. Now that she’s gone they’ll probably give y’all sixty days to get everything out before they try to sell it.”
    Elliot stared at Mr. James in shock for a moment before he buried his face in his hands and started crying. The only home he’d ever known was gone.
    Karla leaned over and wrapped her arms around Elliot, giving him the silent support he needed in that moment. As she was holding her brother she looked up at Andrew with pleading eyes and he nodded his understanding.
    “Mr. James, can you give me the name of the bank please?” Andrew asked quietly.
    “Umm...sure. I don’t see why that would be a problem.”
    “Thank you.” Andrew responded as Mr. James wrote down the bank name and address for them. “If we need anything else I will be in touch.”
    Mr. James handed him the slip of paper, “Okay. Sounds good to me. Can you tell me when the funeral is going to be?”
    “Tomorrow at 1pm at Harris and Sons Funeral Home.” Leslie answered him quickly as Karla led Elliot from the room.
    “Well, I’ll see y’all there. Y’all take care of that boy. He’s lost too much already.”
    “We definitely will. He’s family and family sticks together.” Andrew said as he shook Mr. James’ hand and walked out of the office.
    When he reached the small waiting room he stopped and looked at his small family and smiled. Even through the sadness he couldn’t help but be happy with the family God had blessed him with. After a moment he walked over to them and sat beside Leslie.
    “I think it’s time for me to take you all to the hotel. I have something to do before visitation later, but I promise I won’t be long.”
    “I agree that we should head back to the hotel.” Leslie said to the kids. “I think we could all benefit from a little rest and something to eat before we get ready for visitation.” They walked to the car together, Karla’s arm securely around Elliot’s shoulders, and headed back to the hotel.
    As soon as the suite door opened Elliot headed straight for the room he slept in the night before and closed the door. “I think he needs time to process everything.” Karla said as she stared at the closed door.
    “I think you’re right, Karla.” Leslie agreed from behind her. She was also staring at the closed door.
    “Could you two come here for a minute please?” Andrew asked from the small table in the kitchenette. After one last look at the door, Karla and Leslie walked to where Andrew sat and sat down on either side of him.
    “What are you thinking, Andrew?” Leslie asked after they sat there in silence for a moment. She knew the look on his face very well. It was his I have a plan face.
    “Look at the name of the bank that holds the deed to the farm.”
    Leslie looked and smiled. “It’s the same bank we use back home. I had thought it would be a small, local bank.”
    “I did too, but when I saw that it was this bank an idea