“Lisa asked me to pick up Mason today and I’m stuck at a doctor’s appointment. I was supposed to be seen at twelve, but they’re running ridiculously behind. Any way you might be able to go get him for me? I can come by your house after I’m finished here to pick him up.”
“Absolutely. Just text me the address and what time I need to be there.”
I glance up at the clock and cringe more. I’d waited as long as I could. Literally. “Actually, you probably have to leave now. Is that okay?”
“Consider it done.” There’s some shuffling that comes across the line and then Inara speaks again. “And Riley, don’t forget, we’re all there for one another and never hesitate to reach out. For anything. We all need a hand now and then.”
The meaning of her words sinks in. Asking for help doesn’t mean I’m weak. I wouldn’t think less of Inara if she asked me for a favor. Maybe admitting that I need a little help doesn’t mean I’m helpless. “Thank you. I appreciate this so much.”
We hang up and I send her the address. Finally, after taking a deep breath, I sit farther back into my chair and relax a bit. Some of the weight is off my shoulders and I feel the relief of knowing I’m not alone and that the wives of Lucas’s teammates are on my team too.
I’m not sure what I would’ve done if I didn’t have them for support.