Page 23 of Words from the Heart
Needing something to take her mind off Ed, Delilah decided to find out about Hank. “Who is Hank?”
“An old buddy from the Marines. Why?”
“He told me to stop playing you.”
“What?”
“Hank thinks I’m leading you on. I’m not, you know.”
Parker started to speak, but Hank came through the door, followed by the local veterinarian. “Hey, Meghan,” Parker stood and shook her hand.
“Hey, Parker. Ma’am.” She spoke to Delilah, “Ed’s your horse?” She asked, her expression somber.
“Delilah,” she held her hand out to shake the woman’s hand, “yes… he’s mine.”
“Look, there is no easy way to say this, but Ed is old – and well,” Meghan swallowed, trying to gather herself.
“Is he dead?” Delilah probed.
“Not yet, but I suspect his body is shutting down. I wouldn’t know for sure but moving him would just make matters worse. And I can do blood work, but again, it would just agitate him and take hours to get results. I’ve seen this many times in old guys like him. I can make him comfortable, but…” her voice trailed off as she glanced towards Parker.
“No – let him die in peace.” Delilah didn’t try and hide the tears splashing down her face. Parker gripped her shoulder, nodding towards Hank.
“Hank, can you help Meghan with anything she needs? I’m going to sit with Delilah.”
“Sure – let’s go outside and talk.” Hank guided her outside, giving Parker and Delilah some privacy.
