Shady

“Um… just a husband.”

“Ah.”

Sadie glanced at him then back at the road. “…Grandkid?”

“…Ah.” She nodded hesitantly. That was… a choice. Getting drunk rather than hanging out with his kids he didn’t see often. She supposed he did have the alcoholic tendencies the ...

“Ah, that’s a pity. I’m sure you miss them… they’re visiting now, though?”

“Ah. That explains why I don’t know them.” She nodded. “Do they live around here?”

“What ages?”

“Oh! You have kids?”

She blinked, surprised a minister was using language like that. But she nodded. “Sure thing. Thanks for accepting. I like making sure everyone’s safe… do you need a ride to ...

“Yeah.” Sadie nodded. “I agree.”

“She certainly does have a lot of potential.” Sadie nodded in Agreement. “I hope she goes off to college somewhere. Give herself a shot.”

“Mostly,” Sadie agreed. “I feel for her, though. You can tell there’s a lot going on in that brain of hers that she doesn’t share.”

“I don’t find her disrespectful.” Sadie shrugged. “Just… misunderstood.”

“Ohhhh!” Sadie nodded. “Right. Gotcha. Yeah I’ve got her in class. She’s spirited that’s for sure.”

“Laura?”