Unfailing Love (Heart Series #3)

16-The Lord is my rock

Josh was avoiding her.

Or at least that's how it seemed. It had been almost a week since she'd spoken to him. Every day she'd visit Jacob and each time Meredith was there friendly and welcoming, but no sign of Josh. Mer said he was finishing up some big projects before the camping trip, but Dani wasn't sure.

She thought after she'd assured him, she had no intention of seeking custody of Jacob, they might be able to start working on rebuilding their friendship. There was no denying something happened between them the night of Jacob's soccer game, but it had more of a Titantic-effect on their relationship than any kind of rebuilding.

Whatever had happened was enough to make Josh put distance between them. It shouldn't hurt, but there was no denying that she missed him. Dani knew better than to trust her heart. Feelings were fleeting, but she desperately wanted to make peace with Josh.

She and Josh had been friends long before they'd become lovers, and she missed the way they talked about everything, laughed, and cheered each other up. Of course, that had been before they'd gone to California and made a movie that nearly destroyed them both.

She would trust the Lord to work things out as He saw best.

Her phone dinged and she picked it up and saw the message from Jennifer. Relief swept over her.

Jennifer: Hi, beautiful girl! I'm about to do another interview. Everyone is dying for information about you and your agent says you have some smoking hot movie offers! So exciting! I'm sorry about our tiff. You were right to take a little vacay. Enjoy yourself and come back soon!

Overwhelmed, she got out her Bible and began to read Psalm 71.

In you, Lord, I have taken refuge:

Let me never be put to shame.

In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me;

Be my rock and refuge,

To which I can always go;

"That's a good one." Mrs. Huckabee glanced over at the Bible as she wheeled into the living room. "Helps you know that God is on your side even if no one else is."

"It does. Wow. Your eyes are sharp."

"They fixed 'em when I had my cataracts removed. I've got 20/20 vision." She grinned.

"Wish I could say the same. How are you feeling?"

"Like a twenty-year-old in an eight-year-old body," she answered her gaze sharp as she glanced at Dani's phone and then back at Dani. "You heard from your mama?"

"She sent another text." Dani didn't bother to hide her pain. "I've left several voicemails asking her to call me."

"Did you tell her what it was about?"

"I told her I wanted to talk about my dad. For some reason, I thought that she'd call me, but all I get is messages." Frustration colored the words.

"She may not be ready now, but eventually she'll call."

Mrs. Huckabee's hand covered Dani's. "I know this is hard for you. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything."

"I'm glad you did. I think Pastor Wyatt might know—or at least suspect something. When I showed up at church, he gave me the strangest look. Josh questioned it too."

"The Lord will work things out in His own time. You can be sure of that."

"I know." Dani returned her smile. "You look good. I like that blouse. Blue is definitely your color."