Sunshine Valley

Father daughter      Jack bundled up against the cold as he and Evie walked around Sunshine Valley. The mad dash that has became Christmas was over. Most folks had returned 80% of their gifts or had stored them to be regifted. A light snow was falling, most folks were snuggled in their houses.    Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

The holidays      Doing 3 community dinners back to back was exhausting. And Evie couldn’t imagine how Della felt.       Thanksgiving and Christmas, Evie reached out to some of her old friends from her past life to help. Few people in Sunshine Valley wanted to give up their holidays with their family toContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley 

Once there was darkness       Evie was still on a call when she opened the door for Dillon. She smiled, kissed him on the cheek, before returning to the kitchen.       He stood frozen, watchin’ her as (to him) she bounced off. The fabric of her shorts gently movin’ in the opposite directionContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “

Sunshine Valley

Reflection      Dillon had a random Wednesday off. With really, nothing pressin’ that needed to be done. Evie had a full day of appointments. He wandered up to the upper barn and sat with his back up against the weathered aged wood. First making sure not to sit in anything gross. Then stretched outContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

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 “