Chapter 11

Parents
1990


The plane had landed with a small delay which caused doctors James Winston and Ellen Reid – Winston, his wife, to miss their connection for L.A.
“I’ll try calling home one more time” Ellen said “I know they’re not expecting us, but still …”
“Ok, sweetheart” James said squeezing her hand.
She went to the closest phone boot and dialed their home number. Her face lit up when she heard her youngest daughter’s voice.
“Abby – Sue! Hi! It’s mommy. How are you?”
James watched as his wife’s expression changed from calm to surprise and then complete shock. “Ok, honey, we’ll be there. Tell your sisters we called. Bye, sweetie. We love you.” She hang up and turned to her husband.
“Change of planes. We have to go see if we can change the tickets …”
“What? Why?” James asked surprised.
“Because” she spoke calmly “Abby – Sue got a new dress, Kathy – Lee twisted her ankle, Lynnie – Doe is anemic and Billie – Rae is getting married. In New York”
“Ok” her husband said “is it that long since we haven’t called?”
“Two weeks” he got his answer.
“Yeah, I thought so. So, we’re going to New York …”
“Yes, we are” she confirmed.