Ben's Bundle of Joy

“You do. The Bible, Reverend. All you need to teach a child is right there.” Frank pointed to his own worn Bible, lying on a big desk behind the counter.

Ben patted his friend on the arm. “You’re right, Frank. And thanks for reminding me.”

Frank rang up Ben’s purchase. “Want a cup of coffee, some biscotti?”

“No, I have to go pick up Tyler.”

Frank grinned. “Well, tell her I said hello.”

Confused, Ben lifted a brow. “Excuse me?”

“Sara.” Frank winked. “Tell her I said hello. Maggie’s wanting to have the two of you over to dinner, but Doc Talbot told her to stay off her feet.”

Groaning silently, Ben could only smile. “That’s nice of Maggie, but Sara and I…we aren’t—”

“A couple?” Frank looked downright disappointed. “That’s not what I’ve been hearing.”

“Emma?”

Frank didn’t have to acknowledge his sources. Ben knew how much his well-meaning secretary had riding on this match. And it didn’t help that Betty Anderson backed her up all the way, and that they both watched a tad too intensely every time Sara and Ben were in a room together.

Not to mention Rachel and Morgan, Julianne and Luke, Warren Sinclair and lately, even Reverend Olsen—the whole town was way too involved in Ben’s social life.

Thank goodness the annual Fairweather Harvest Celebration was coming up in a few weeks—planning for that should keep them occupied. They all needed a distraction, to take the heat off his back.

Just as Ben started to leave, the phone rang, giving him that much-needed distraction so he wouldn’t have to answer any more of Frank’s pointed questions. While Frank spoke into the receiver, Ben glanced through the book he’d just purchased, then waved goodbye.

“Rev?” Frank dropped the receiver to come spinning around the counter on one foot. “It’s Maggie. It’s…the baby.” His eyes widened, his next words coming out in a breathless amazement. “The baby is coming.”

Ben went into action, since Frank looked helpless. “Come on. I’ll drive you. Where to? Is she at the hospital?”

“No, she’s at home. We’d better hurry.”

“Okay. I’ll call Sara from the car and tell her to meet me at the hospital with Tyler. We’ll get Maggie to the hospital.”

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