15

“The girls will be excited to see you when they wake up.”

“We missed them. We missed everyone.” Laura sighed.

“How is Richard?” Graham asked. “Jenna said he was burning the midnight oil daily.”

“He’s been busy,” I acknowledged. “He’ll be thrilled to hand the reins back to you, Graham.”

“I thought I was going away at a quiet time. I had no idea how many new projects were going to happen.”

I waved my hand. “Aside from missing his girls, he’s enjoyed it.” I glanced toward the window. “I have a feeling he’ll be home soon, though.”

Graham tilted his head in understanding. “His headaches.”

“He refused to admit it, but I think one was coming on today. He had that look in his eyes when he left that he always gets when one is coming on.”

“No doubt Brad will be dropping him off.”

I was surprised. “Brad?”

“Adam told me that Richard had a flat tire and Brad drove him to his meeting. Jenna had checked with him and Richard said things went well, which she passed it on to Adam. If his headache was b