Sunshine Valley

After The Peel’s     Dillon asked as Stella cleaned their table, “may I ask you something?” He directed his attention to Stella, “thank you.” She nodded, smiled and left.     “Anything,” Evie smiled.      “You told me you wasn’t good at reading a room. I can’t make that make sense with whatContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

Russell’s Muscles      Dillon was settin’ on patrol, his eyes were glazing over after only 45 minutes. Used to, he could sit here all day and be fully alert. Ready for anything. His phone vibrated on the seat beside of him. Evie had added a lunch meeting at Della’s to her calendar asking ifContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

Settle in and watch the freak show       Dillon opened the passenger side door for Evie, “Thanks for goin’ to this meeting with me. I hate these things. All people do is complain.”      “Is any of it constructive?”      “Sometimes.” He sighed. “But it’s getting so hard to wade through theContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

Hillbilly yoga      Dillon was in the barn pitchin’ hay, covered with grit and sweat. “How can I help?” Evie was leanin’ up against the side of his truck grinnin’ from ear to ear.      He blushed, “how long have you been standin’ there?”      Teka snorted, “just enjoying the show.”    Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

Brain storm      Bradley knocked on the sheriff’s office door, “you wanted to see me sir?”     “Come in, sit. Something to drink?”     “Pop, I’m a little dusty.”     Dillon clambered out of his chair returning with 2 cans. “I want your help with something.” He handed Bradley a canContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley 

Weak      On the ride home Simon and Rebecca were quiet. He finally asked, “what did you think?”       “The food was amazin’, as always. Della is great.” Rebecca answered, keeping her focus on the road.       “About Evelyn’s story?”      “Fake.”       Her answer was so fast, it shockedContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “

Sunshine Valley

Dinner in the park      She, Della, and Stella buzzed around like bees. It gave her plenty to do so she didn’t think about the speech. Dillon and Bradley showed up as others were getting their food. Dillon pulled her aside, “are you okay?”      “Nervous.”      “I’m right here.”     Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

October       Dillon put his arms around Evie. She planted a soft kiss on his lips. “I’m worried about you and this dinner.” She scooted as close to him as she could get.       “Your concern is appreciated.” She set up. Dillon was lounging on the pillows. She rested her hands on hisContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley 

Mr. Smith?      A few night creatures started their calls to nature. An owl off in the distance serenaded the moon. A few crickets join in with their chorus.       Evie finally broke the rhythm of nature, “were you ever married?”      “No.” She sighed. “Too busy with maw n paw. Couldn’tContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “

Sunshine Valley

Smith      “Hi Smith.” Dillon smiled at Evie.      Evie heard the sound of spitting. “I guess that be y we just keep lectin’ you?”      “What did you think of the show?” Dillon asked.       “Waitin’ on ‘nother show.” She spat.      Evie leaned up, “what other show?”   Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”