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the game, I can draw up the papers and have them ready before it's over." She slapped her briefcase. "And by ten tomorrow you can have your check." Her eyes were nearly popping. |
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"Beverly, it's an incredible offer but we have to put it on hold. I told you that." |
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"Terry, hon, you don't put that kind of money on hold." |
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"I explained to you that Matty's got a medical problem." How she hated putting it into words. |
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Beverly squinted at the Devil Dogs bench. "He looks perfectly fine to me. I mean, he's playing ball. What's the problem?" |
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"That's frankly not your business," Terry said. She couldn't believe her tone. |
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"Look, you're right, I'm sorry. But she's been pushing me like you wouldn't believe." |
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"I understand, but my son's health comes first. We'll give you a definite answer tomorrow." |
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"But it's entirely possible we may not move for a few months." |
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"A few months?" Angry disbelief flitted across Beverly's eyes but she nodded it away. "Look, hon, I understand. I'm sorry to hear. I hope he's going to be okay. But you can do both. Sell your house and take a temporary place nearby while Matty gets his treatment. There are plenty of places for rent all around here. Meanwhile, put the money in a CD, and when everything blows over, move someplace else." |
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Terry glowered at Calvin. "Feel free to contribute," she said. |
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"Can't we talk about this some other time? It's my kid's game," he said. |
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"It's just that she's not the kind of woman you put off." |
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"Maybe not, but we're not living according to her time clock." Then to soften the edge, he added, "We're getting some test results tomorrow. We'll know better then." |
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"Okay," Beverly said. "Tomorrow." Then, as if she couldn't help herself, she said, "Tonight, if you hear something . . . anytime, forget about waking me. Believe me, you don't want to lose this offer. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing. What can I say?" |
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As she was leaving, she turned to Calvin. "By the way, I checked on that thing we were talking about the other day. It was a small |
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