Blink of an Eye: Beginnings Series Book 8 Read Online Free PDF Page A

Henry continued, helping her get the instruments ready. “I mean, they really couldn’t go their whole entire life without someone telling them that. Could they?”
    “ They could. Because wouldn’t it be impolite to tell a person with crossed eyes, something about their eyes.”
    “ But people can be rude, El.”
    “ So true, Henry. I remember when I was in the second grade, I used to walk pigeon-toed. Like this.” Ellen stood up and pointed her toes inward.
    “ I never knew that.” Henry laughed. “Dean, did you know that?”
    “ She still walks like that, Henry.”
    “ No way?” Henry was shocked. “El, walk across the room and let me look, but don’t try to walk normal.”
    “ I can’t do that, Henry. Even if I try to walk normal, I’m gonna subconsciously walk straight. Understand?”
    “ Yeah,” Henry said, disappointed. “I’ll wait until you don’t know I’m looking. How about that? I learned something new. See, Dean ... whoops sorry ... you taught me something new about Ellen.”
    Dean mumbled as he worked , trying to listen to Ellen’s rambling dictation and key in the results. “Why do I torture myself being around you two?”
    Henry thought he heard Dean talk . “Did you say something, Dean?”
    “ No, Henry.” Dean shook his head. “And aren’t you supposed to be back to get the baby. You said one hour.”
    Henry leaned into Ellen . “How does he know how long I’ve been here?”
    Dean grumbled . “My watch beeps every hour. It has beeped twice since you’ve been here, Henry. Go.”
    “ I’d rather wait until Frank seeks me out. You don’t mind me staying do you, El?”
    “ No,” Ellen told him, “but you may want to leave.” She lifted her head to the door.
    Dean heard Henry moan . He wanted to turn around. He wanted to ask who was there, but by the moan it could only be one of two people. Frank with the baby, or ...
    “ Hi, Ellen.” Jenny Matoose walked into the clinic. “Henry.” She shuffled to the counter. “Hello, Dean. I heard you were sick yesterday. Feeling better?”
    “ Yes,” Dean answered curtly and continued to work. He suddenly felt nervous when Jenny walked in, like he was being watched. Dean knew he was just being paranoid.
    “ I won’t keep you long,” Jenny said. She grunted at Henry’s ‘good’. “We’re all going out to the field with the kids today. Ellen, I need to know where you’ll be later. Ben is dropping off the swatches of colors for the bridesmaid dresses and you have to pick. He’s going to dye them this week. And ...” Jenny smiled widely. “He finished with your flats,” she spoke with excitement. “I’d like to drop them off as well but he won’t have them until later.”
    “ I’ll be at the mobile,” Ellen told her.
    “ Oh.” Jenny folded her arms. “John hates when I go up there. How long will you be up there?”
    Ellen lifted her shoulders and dropped them . “I don’t know. Hours, maybe. Why?”
    “ Well, Patrick has the baby tonight and John and I are going to the Social Hall. Can I drop them off with Hen ...” Jenny shook her head. “Scratch that. Can I drop them off at Fra ... Nah. Call me when you get home. I’ll leave John to drop them off to you.”
    “ When do you need the color answer by?” Ellen asked.
    “ Tomorrow.”
    “ You know what. Just drop them off at Dean’s,” Ellen told her. “If I’m not there, I will be there and I’ll get them. Make sure you bring my shoes.”
    “ I will. The door will be open then?”
    “ Yes.”
    “ Good.” Jenny smiled and stepped back. “As soon as I get them I’ll bring them over. That way I don’t have to listen to John bitch about me leaving him on our date.” She moved to the door. “Let me know about the color, first thing.”
    “ I will.” Ellen raised her hand, noticing how red Henry’s face was getting.
    “ Bye, Dean ... Henry.” Jenny giggled and left.
    It rumbled . It was loud and Henry’s color returned when he exhaled