My Friend Carl

Chapter 18-Run Away

Chapter 18

Run Away

This is insane! Betzy assumed as she escaped the hospital room. Her mind sank. There was no rational excuse for Agnes's fiasco. Words were difficult. Did Bobby entice Agnes to join in this game?

Walt Senior's attorney called Betzy. He informed her the check on Little Walt's colt did not clear the bank. The account was closed before the check was processed.

Termite inspection determined Betzy's house was infested. She was advised to move out. Anna lived in a one-bedroom apartment. They hugged after the move.

Betzy gave Anna her address in Memphis. When Walt, Jr. and Betzy departed, they moved in with a friend who graduated from nursing school with her. Amber updated her of Agnes's funeral arrangements.

Walter's lawyer wanted her to sign some papers finalizing the sale of an office building Walt, Sr. owned.

The funeral began a few minutes prior to Betzy arriving at the church. Paul drove her to the graveyard. Her legs weakened and she almost collapsed. Several men helped her to the truck. Paul drove Little Walt and Betzy to her car. The two of them proceeded back to Memphis before anyone realized they were at the service. She thought.

The lawyer lingered with the buyer as Betzy signed the forms and a check was issued. They spent several nights with her friend. She should have stayed in Beverly. It was essential to clear matters with Bobby.

The Beverly Bank informed Betzy the house was sold as is. They were sorry.

Betzy recognized she had romantic sentiments toward Bobby. Anna helped her plan to procure Bobby's grace. "Here is what we will do... You feed him a couple times, and he'll follow you the same as a puppy dog with a smile."

"It is deceitful."

"You recognize what is said about love and war?"

"All's fair."

Anna encouraged Betzy to try their plan.

Her stomach was grumbling. A sour taste flooded her mouth. Her smile flopped down.

Mending Fences

Bobby went by Betzy's, but no one came to the door. Betzy and Walt Jr. did not show at the ranch all week. None of her friends or family had seen her. Anna and Amber reported they spotted her standing behind the canopy during the burial.

She left before the services were over. Anna said, Betzy did give her an address in Memphis to forward her mail. After the graveside part of the activities, Bobby found himself driving to the northside of Memphis. The address was a lockbox service.

"We are under contract not to disclose a person's street address."

Bobby asked himself, "Why am I here?" No answer to the question emerged. It was crazy to run after a woman who did not want him in her life. He had no ties to her except for an old crush. Why does she control me?

Walt, Jr. reminded Bobby of himself when he was the same age. They had a connection. Bobby recognized he was not his dad. Betzy is not thinking of him. She is selfish. He needed to set her straight.

Returning home Bobby realized his time in Memphis was wasted. If he never saw Betzy, it would be okay. He was not angry with her, really. It was himself. Nothing would happen. His mind had been focused in the wrong direction. The ranch required his presence. Paul and Lois needed him. Even Amber and Anna leaned on him like a big brother.