Part 191 (1/2)

298Melody Carison

”Lots of designers are moving off-site to work these days.

Ever heard of the age of computer technology?”

”You are serious!”

He shrugged. ”I don't know. But you should know as

well as anyone that big-city life ain't all it's cracked up to

be.”

Rebecca nodded sadly. ”Amen. I hear you, brother.”

”You two!” laughed Maggie. ”Five minutes back in your

old stomping grounds and you'll be singing a different tune.”

”I suppose,” said Rebecca unconvincingly, ”but Barry's

right. You guys do have it pretty sweet here. I'm trying not

to be too envious.”

Maggie shook her head in wonder. ”So tell me the truth,

Rebecca, would you honestly trade your law career in L.A.

to become a small-town attorney?”

”Maybe...”

Maggie vigorously hugged them both. ”Well, you both

know you'd always be welcome here!”

Just then Audrey hurried out the front door, carrying a

basket of provisions for their trip back. Maggie decided not

to get her mother's hopes up with any word of the previous

conversation. Goodbyes were said, promises to phone and

email more often were made, then Barry and Rebecca drove

away, pausing to wave from the car at the end of Maggie's