clean and dressed neatly. Lamont asked, “How is Dave?” Della said, “Physically alright. The doctor said he can leave the hospital the last of the week. Monty, maybe you can help Dave. You know you’ve always been like brothers. He really loved Sharon. They were so happy, looking forward when the baby was born. She and the baby will be buried tomorrow.” Lamont said, “I’ll do what I can. I need to get cleaned up.” Della said, “You know where to go. We call it your room. I’ll fix you some lunch.”
Within an hour he came into the kitchen looking neat and handsome as always. He told Della, “I borrowed some of Dave’s clothes. All I had with me was jeans and tee-shirts.” Della said, “That’s fine. Dave ever took all of his clothes when they moved into their new house.” As Lamont ate he asked, “Where’s Natalie?” Della answered, “She’s in Europe.” Lamont repeated, “Europe?” Della said, “She’s been over there almost seven months. She got a job with a design company, you know fashion. She designs clothes. She did so well her boss took her with him. They are supposed to be there a year. After you left, she worked a few weeks on her old job. Mrs. Jordan gave her this job. Mrs. Jordan is her boss.” Lamont said, “Good. I’m glad Natalie has found what she’s been searching for.” Della said, “You’ll see her. She’s flying back. She’ll be here for Sharon’s funeral.” Lamont asked, “What time will she get here?” Della answered, “Tonight. Her plane arrives at eleven fifteen.” Lamont said, “I’ll meet her.” Della said, “I’ll tell Porter. He took Mr. and Mrs. Agar to see Dave. I know he will be glad. He hates driving at night.” Della took a set of keys from a drawer. She said, “Take Natalie’s car.”
When Lamont got to the hospital, he met Mr. and Mrs. Agar coming out of David’s room. They were surprised and happy to see him. Mrs. Agar asked Lamont, “Please help him Monty.” Lamont put his arm around her, “I’ll do all I can.” Mr. Agar said, “He needs you Monty.”
They went down the hall. Lamont slowly opened the door to David’s room. David had his eyes closed. There were minor bruises on his face and his left arm was in a cast. If David heard Lamont come in, he didn’t open his eyes. Lamont went over to the bed, “Hello bud.” David opened his yes, “Monty. I knew you’d be here as soon as you heard.” Lamont said, “Yes, I got here just as soon as my cycle would bring me.” David said with tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice, “You know Sharon is dead?” Lamont answered softly, “Yes. That’s rough buddy.” David said, “I loved her Monty. I really and truly loved her. We were so damn happy. When she learned she was pregnant she was so happy she cried tears of joy. We both wanted that baby.” His voice broke, “I’ve lost them both. How in the hell can I go on? There’s nothing left.”
Lamont pulled a chair beside the bed and sat down, “Dave I know I can’t begin to know how you feel. I don’t think anyone can. I’m not going to tell you anything except this. You’ve got to go on, make another life for yourself. Think of it this way, for two years you’ve had love, fulfillment, and happiness. Not many people find this if they live to be a hundred.” David said, “I can’t live on memories.” Lamont said, “You can and you will. I want you to go home with me.” David just looked at him. Lamont continued, “I’m taking over Dad’s ranch. Dad can’t handle it now, his health won’t let him. I’m gonna need help.” David said, “Monty you know I don’t know a damn thing about ranches.” Lamont grinned, “What the hell does that matter? I don’t know a hell of a lot myself. We’ll be busy. That’s what you need right now. When we’re not working we can go fishing and hunting. I’ll stay here until you can make the trip.” David thought a minute, “Maybe you’re right. I can’t stay
Within an hour he came into the kitchen looking neat and handsome as always. He told Della, “I borrowed some of Dave’s clothes. All I had with me was jeans and tee-shirts.” Della said, “That’s fine. Dave ever took all of his clothes when they moved into their new house.” As Lamont ate he asked, “Where’s Natalie?” Della answered, “She’s in Europe.” Lamont repeated, “Europe?” Della said, “She’s been over there almost seven months. She got a job with a design company, you know fashion. She designs clothes. She did so well her boss took her with him. They are supposed to be there a year. After you left, she worked a few weeks on her old job. Mrs. Jordan gave her this job. Mrs. Jordan is her boss.” Lamont said, “Good. I’m glad Natalie has found what she’s been searching for.” Della said, “You’ll see her. She’s flying back. She’ll be here for Sharon’s funeral.” Lamont asked, “What time will she get here?” Della answered, “Tonight. Her plane arrives at eleven fifteen.” Lamont said, “I’ll meet her.” Della said, “I’ll tell Porter. He took Mr. and Mrs. Agar to see Dave. I know he will be glad. He hates driving at night.” Della took a set of keys from a drawer. She said, “Take Natalie’s car.”
When Lamont got to the hospital, he met Mr. and Mrs. Agar coming out of David’s room. They were surprised and happy to see him. Mrs. Agar asked Lamont, “Please help him Monty.” Lamont put his arm around her, “I’ll do all I can.” Mr. Agar said, “He needs you Monty.”
They went down the hall. Lamont slowly opened the door to David’s room. David had his eyes closed. There were minor bruises on his face and his left arm was in a cast. If David heard Lamont come in, he didn’t open his eyes. Lamont went over to the bed, “Hello bud.” David opened his yes, “Monty. I knew you’d be here as soon as you heard.” Lamont said, “Yes, I got here just as soon as my cycle would bring me.” David said with tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice, “You know Sharon is dead?” Lamont answered softly, “Yes. That’s rough buddy.” David said, “I loved her Monty. I really and truly loved her. We were so damn happy. When she learned she was pregnant she was so happy she cried tears of joy. We both wanted that baby.” His voice broke, “I’ve lost them both. How in the hell can I go on? There’s nothing left.”
Lamont pulled a chair beside the bed and sat down, “Dave I know I can’t begin to know how you feel. I don’t think anyone can. I’m not going to tell you anything except this. You’ve got to go on, make another life for yourself. Think of it this way, for two years you’ve had love, fulfillment, and happiness. Not many people find this if they live to be a hundred.” David said, “I can’t live on memories.” Lamont said, “You can and you will. I want you to go home with me.” David just looked at him. Lamont continued, “I’m taking over Dad’s ranch. Dad can’t handle it now, his health won’t let him. I’m gonna need help.” David said, “Monty you know I don’t know a damn thing about ranches.” Lamont grinned, “What the hell does that matter? I don’t know a hell of a lot myself. We’ll be busy. That’s what you need right now. When we’re not working we can go fishing and hunting. I’ll stay here until you can make the trip.” David thought a minute, “Maybe you’re right. I can’t stay
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