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front of the cabin.
    “This is spectacular,” Liz said.
    “I like it.” Casey opened the front door, awkwardly juggling Skye, who was still clinging to her neck.
    Liz walked in and gazed around in awe. The room was huge and open. A fireplace took up most of one wall, and a black grand piano sat near it. A comfortable couch placed in front of the fireplace and a couple of overstuffed chairs rounded out the area. The dining room was behind the living room. No walls separated the living room from the dining room or kitchen; only a counter separated the kitchen from the other two. It was spacious and airy. The cathedral-beamed ceiling made the log cabin seem larger than it was.
    “I-I only have one bedroom. The other has my work in it. The loft isn’t set up with beds yet. So you and Shortround can have the bedroom. I made room for your clothes. You can use the smaller dresser in the room. I-I think there should be enough drawer space for you. ”
    “No. Please—”
    “Ms. Kennedy, don’t argue. You’re going to have a baby and you need a comfortable place to sleep. This couch is fine for me.”
    With that, Skye woke up, belched, and promptly vomited on Casey’s shirt. Casey held the child away from her.
    “Mama, I sick,” Skye whimpered and started crying.
    Casey thrust the bundle of joy at Liz and said angrily, “Here…Mama.”
    Liz bit her bottom lip as she tried desperately not to laugh while taking Skye.
    “The bathroom is at the end of the hall.” Casey pulled her shirt out of her jeans and headed for the kitchen, mumbling all the way.
    “Skye, baby, that was not a very good first impression.” Liz sighed and picked up the diaper bag and headed down the hall.

    After getting Skye settled down for a nap, Liz lined pillows all around the child so she wouldn’t fall off Casey’s huge bed; that’s all she needed. Liz then raised an eyebrow. That is one big bed, she thought as she looked around Casey Bennett’s bedroom.
    Tastefully done in a somewhat rustic, Southwestern motif, the soft mauve and earth tones accentuated the pine logs. The room smelled of pine and a hint of perfume. Liz closed her eyes and took a gentle whiff and smiled.
    “Everything okay?”
    Liz jumped to find Casey standing there, still wiping off her shirt. “I-I’m sorry.”
    Casey shook her head. “Don’t worry about it. Interesting fragrance.” She walked by Liz and opened a dresser drawer. She then stripped off her shirt right in front of her, and Liz blinked but did not turn away.
    Casey stood there for a moment in a white sports bra, rummaging for a clean T-shirt. She slipped it on over her head. “She can yak on this one all she wants. It’s an ex’s...” Casey smirked and walked out.
    Liz stood there dumbfounded as Casey Bennett had felt no compunction about taking off her clothes in front of her. Maybe because I’m pregnant, she thinks I don’t... Liz took a deep breath. Thinking of Casey Bennett’s fit figure, she looked down at her stomach, just able to see her feet.
    “Attractive,” she grumbled. She took her cell phone out of her purse and dialed Elaine’s number. With all this, she had forgotten to call her. She smiled when she heard the familiar voice.
    “Well, you’re alive.”
    Liz laughed. “Yes, we’re safe and sound.”
    “So,” Elaine said. “What’s she like?”
    “Too early to tell. She’s doing a kind thing, although I’m sure she’d rather not. And who could blame her?”
    “Hmm. True.” There was silence for a moment. “So, what does she look like?”
    Liz heard the curiosity in Elaine’s voice and grinned. “She’s very attractive. Tall, dark, green eyes. And she’s arrogant. How’s that?”
    Elaine laughed. “Oh, hell, they’re calling me. We’ve got patients up the you know what today. Look, you take care of yourself and give Skye a kiss. Keep in touch, Liz. I love you.”
    “I love you too, Elaine. Bye,” Liz said and closed the phone. All at once she missed New