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Part 40 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
12 May
Part 40 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
As Mother’s Day has just past and Father’s Day is coming next month, the characters of Henry and Helen in If Oak Trees Could Talk remind me of my own parents who have now both passed and went on to be the Lord, but will forever live larger than life in my heart! In writing this book, I wanted to honor my parents who not only gave me life, but taught me about how to live life! Once again thank you for reading along with me or “tuning in” to my video blogs of If Oak Trees Could Talk! I really hope that you’ve enjoyed this book as it is very dear to my heart!
We will finish Chapter 18 The Detectives!
Soon the boys were finished eating and helped clear the table. They went outside to play as Robert and Amelia cleaned up the kitchen. Amelia told Robert of the day’s horrible events. He now understood why his wife was so upset. He became angrier as Amelia told him what Mr. Hodges had done and attempted to do with her parents.
“He is pure evil, Robert!” Amelia stated as chills ran through her. “I fear for my parents, but they insisted on staying there. My Daddy is going to play detective which is even more terrifying to me. Mr. Hodges is not playing here! He is out to save his reputation and the facade of Glenview no matter who he hurts in the process. I felt like I was in a nightmare today and just needed to wake up. This is like a horror movie, but it’s not a fake movie, it is very real and right here in Mason Creek!”
Robert could see that Amelia was very scared. He again pulled her into his loving arms and just held her. He assured her that he would not let anything happen to her or her parents. “We will get them home!” Robert promised. “I will go get them now if you want me to!” He declared.
“No, Robert, Mr. Henderson has to have a little time. He’s going to the state attorney in morning, in the meantime I need to go and meet with Nurse Applegate to see if she can tell me more about what is going on. She seems to be legit. I can only hope that she is!”
“I’ll go with you! We can drop the boys at my sisters!” Robert suggested.
“I don’t think that is the best thing. Nurse Applegate is probably as afraid and untrusting as I am. She may just close up and not share anything if you come. I believe I need to go alone. Don’t you?”
“Maybe you’re right, but I don’t like it. I just want you to be extra careful. If you suspect anything, I want you to promise me you will call me immediately to let me know! I will come to you, okay?” Robert ordered.
“I promise Robert! I love you with my whole heart!” Amelia said as she leaned into Robert to kiss him tenderly.
“I love you Mrs. Steele!” Robert replied and gently kissed Amelia on her nose.
They laughed and went outside to be with the boys.
Soon Amelia kissed the boys and Robert as she sped out of the driveway. She wanted to run by Glenview and check on your parents one more time. As she arrived in the parking lot she glanced up to Mr. Hodges office. She could see lights on, so she assumed that he was probably still at Glenview. She became nervous as she once again thought of her parents being harmed by him. Amelia practically ran to get inside the building. Once inside the nurse at the station was on the telephone, so Amelia smiled and went on toward her parent’s room. She gently tapped the closed door. However, there was no answer. Amelia almost in a panic, immediately pushed the door open to find both her parents snuggled up tightly. They were sound asleep. She watched them awhile. Her parents seemed so peaceful. Amelia thought to wake them, but instead she smiled tenderly and backed out of room.
When she backed out of their room, she headed down the hall when Nurse Applegate came around the corner. “Well, hello again!” Nurse Applegate said with a friendly smile.
“Hello, I was just checking on them! They were sound asleep. I couldn’t bring myself to wake them to let them know that I came by to check on them. They just looked so sweet and peaceful” Amelia stated.
“Yes I know, they seem to be exhausted as I checked on them a short while ago. They were resting. They are so sweet. I noticed that they were all snuggled up together.”
“Nurse Applegate, you will never find another couple so in love as my parents are with each other! They act like teenagers! They can’t keep their hands off of one another!” Amelia said with a chuckle. “I am glad that they are together. If they weren’t I would move in here myself whether Mr. Hodges liked it or not!” Amelia stated rather defiantly.
“Don’t worry, Ms. Steele, I will take good care of them! I promise!” Nurse Applegate said as she too seemed a little defiant.
“Thank you so much. I feel a little better knowing that they have someone as caring as you! Amelia replied, as she found herself really liking Nurse Applegate. She then whispered, “How soon will you get out of here? I have a few errands, but will be at the place we talked about.”
“My shift ends at around Nine o’clock. I will meet you as soon as I can get there!”
“That sounds wonderful! Again I want to thank you for taking good care of those two lovebirds in there. They are two amazing people. I would love for you to get to know them better! Maybe after all this mess is over, you can!”
“I would love that!” Nurse Applegate agreed. “Go, get out of here and run your errands. They are fine!”
Amelia smiled as she came around and corner. Immediately her smile left as Mr. Hodges was at the nurse’s desk. At first Amelia was going to wait to see if he left, but then she thought to herself that she wanted him to see her. She wanted him to see that she was on her guard. He would not be able to do anything without going through her first.
As she walked down the hallway to the nurse’s station, she never stopped. As she kept on walking both hers and Mr. Hodges eyes met. The glares from both of them were cold. Soon Mr. Hodges’s developed an evil glint as he grinned a devilish grin while Amelia walked by him. She never slowed up and acknowledged his presence. She continued walking out of the sliding glass doors, down the sidewalk to the parking lot. She could barely put her key in the door because her hands were trembling so badly. However, once inside her car, she took deep cleansing breaths and calmed herself down.
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Part 38 If Oak Trees Could Talk
28 AprPart 38 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
Hello Everyone, I am so glad that you chose to join me again on my Video Blogs of my Romance/Suspense Novel If Oak Trees Could Talk! I love all the new people that have found me and made comments. Thank you so much for “liking” the Video Blogs. If you‘ve just recently found me, I wanted to say these blogs were really just me trying something different with my Romance/Suspense novel. I personally just wanted it to be read, so I thought I would read it myself and video blog it. I wanted to send out a big Thank you, again to all of you that have hung in here with me since the Part 1 of If Oak Trees Could Talk! You are amazing and I am so grateful!
Today, we begin in…..Chapter 18 The Detectives!
The doors to Glenview opened to allow Amelia to walk outside. The humidity in the air was thick and heavy and felt moist against her skin. The heat seemed to hit her in the face when she stepped out of the air conditioning. A warm brisk wind was blowing and Amelia could see that there were several storm clouds gathering in the westward sky. She ran quickly to her parent’s vehicle as rain began to fall. When she climbed in the front seat she started the car and put it in gear. Suddenly there was a tap on the passenger side window. It was Mr. Henderson from the Mason Creek Times. Amelia immediately bent over the front seat and opened the door.
“Hurry, get it!” She ordered.
“Hello, Ms. Amelia, how are you doing?” Mr. Henderson asked as he obeyed Amelia. “I’m sorry that I am soaked. I should have listened to my old knee this morning! Every time it is going to rain, my knee will act up.
Mr. Gerald Henderson and his wife Sophia were also lifelong friends to her parents. Henry and Mr. Henderson had known each other since they were young boys. They had gone through twelve years of school together. Mr. Henderson’s wife was the Mason Creek Elementary School librarian. Surprised that Mr. Henderson was at Glenview, Amelia was a little curious as to why he seemed to be waiting to speak to her.
“Hello Mr. Henderson, I am sorry but I was a little startled when you knocked on my window. This has been a crazy day. May I help you with something?” Amelia asked, but just as she asked the question she looked up to see Mr. Hodges staring at them through his office window. She became very upset. “Mr. Henderson, we can’t talk here. I am sorry. I do need to speak to you on an urgent matter, but not here and not now!” Amelia said as she looked down as to pretend that she had not noticed Mr. Hodges.
“Amelia, I know about your concerns. It is quite alright. May I possibly meet you at your home? I do not want to meet at my office, for I have the same concerns that you do.” Mr. Henderson stated. “Your husband told me that you needed to possibly speak to me.”
“Yes, but I am supposed to meet someone that works at Glenview. I just met her today, but she wanted to meet with me. I can possibly meet with you tomorrow!” Amelia suggested.
“Tomorrow it is. I will call you tomorrow morning and we will go from there!” Mr. Henderson agreed.
By the time that Mr. Henderson had gotten into the car with Amelia, the sky opened up. It was a typical summer storm in Georgia which consisted of strong gusty winds, roaring thunder that shook the whole ground, vivid flashes of lightning and torrential rains that pounded the ground so hard that water ran orange from the muddy Georgia clay. The run off of water quickly flooded the parking lot of Glenview and continued to run out into the streets. Amelia was going to wait it out, but when she looked up Mr. Hodges was still watching her and Mr. Henderson from his office window. It wasn’t long until Amelia saw Sheriff Eugene drive by the main entrance of the parking lot. She wondered if Eugene’s driving by was meant to intimidate her. When the rain slacked down a little bit, Amelia backed out of the parking space.
“Where’s your car parked Mr. Henderson?” Amelia asked.
“Well, Ms. Amelia, frankly I never drove, I walked! Guess I should have paid attention to the weather huh?” Mr. Henderson said with a little giggle.
“No problem,” Amelia said. Where do you want to go? Do you want me to drop you at the Times building or home?” Amelia asked as she drove quickly out of the parking lot. Either place that Mr. Henderson chose was on her way home. Just as she was pulling out, Eugene drove by rather slowly. It wasn’t good because he could probably see who was in the car with her much better than Mr. Hodges could through his office window and the rain
“Well Mr. Henderson since we are together anyway and I’ve got to take my time, why did you come to see me?” Amelia asked as she drove very slowly on the rain slick roads. She noticed that Mr. Henderson kept looking down at his side mirror. She felt he too was concerned about Sheriff Eugene seeing them.
“Ms. Amelia, I have heard stories for years coming out of Glenview. I understand that you and your parents had a run in with Mr. Hodges? Well, young lady, I do not wish to worry you, believe me. Let me just say that he is not at all a nice man. If you’ve crossed him then I am sure that you’ve already found that out. He’s always kept all of his dealings covered up pretty good but lately he has been pretty sloppy. For one thing he has that idiot Sheriff Eugene in cahoots with him who has let this Sheriff’s job go straight to his head. Both of these men are power hungry! Mr. Hodges is just like Glenview’s building. From the outside everything appears to be all pristine and beautiful but on the inside it is full of rot and disgust. I intend on exposing him for what and who he really is! Ms. Amelia, I need to hear about everything that you know!” Mr. Henderson stated.
Amelia still looking ahead said, “Frankly, Mr. Henderson, how do I know that I can trust you? I don’t know who all is in with him on this thing? I, of course, am concerned about all of the residents in Glenview, but my parents are who I am most concerned about. I tried my best to get them to come home with me today and never return. When I looked upon Mr. Hodges face, I saw pure evil. I fear for my parent’s safety!” Amelia stated with tears in her eyes.
“Ms. Amelia, I understand your concerns, and yes you should be very concerned. I have known your parents longer than you have. Henry is a dear friend of mine. I want to put Mr. Hodges behind bars where he belongs. I, however, need evidence and proof that he is doing what we both know he is!” Mr. Henderson convinced.
Thank you once again for “tuning in” or reading along with me! It is my hope that you have been enjoying my Romance/Suspense novel, If Oak Trees Could Talk, for it has been my pleasure to share it with you! As always I would love to hear from you. I want to thank all of you that have begun following my WordPress blogs. Please continue to “tune it” as we are moving right along through the book.
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Part 37 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
22 AprPart 37 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
It is amazing to me how fast the year is flying by, but each week we are getting closer to the end of my Romance/Suspense Novel If Oak Trees Could Talk! Thank you so much for hanging in here with me! Whether you are reading along with me or “tuning in” each week to my Video blogs or regular blogs, I sincerely appreciate you for visiting!
Today we pick back up in Chapter 17 The Tyrant!
When they had gotten the words out of their mouth, another nurse came to get them settled into their new suite. The Tyler’s had seen her around Glenview with other patients but they had not met her or been helped by her.
“Are you Mr. and Mrs. Tyler? I am Nurse Melba Applegate. I will be your nurse for the remainder of your stay. Mrs. Tyler it appears that you will only be with us a few more weeks.” Nurse Applegate concluded.
“No Mam, I will not be the only one going.” Helen answered. “When I leave, Mr. Tyler will be going home as well!”
“Oh well, for right now let’s just get you settled back into your new room! It will be a great day whenever you both are home.” Nurse Applegate said with a gentle smile. She seemed nice enough, however she wasn’t Nurse Wanda. It was obvious that she never knew Henry and Helen. Thank God that Amelia stuck to her guns when it came to insisting that her parents stay together. She felt like because they would be together that they would definitely be stronger and more aware of what was going on.
Amelia had become suspicious of even the nurses. She wondered which nurses on staff at Glenview were in cahoots with Mr. Hodges? Amelia surmised that if a patient was drugged and made to be quite that it probably made the nurse’s jobs much easier. It registered to Amelia that it is the nurses, after all, that must administer the medications to the patients, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Amelia intended to be aware of every move that Nurse Applegate made to see if she was indeed an unknowing victim or a willing party to helping Mr. Hodges, such as Sheriff Eugene was.
Nurse Applegate led Amelia and her parents down a hallway that wasn’t far from the main entrance of Glenview. This was important to Amelia, as she did not want her parents placed at the end of another dark and dreary corridor like the one that Mr. Hodges had led them down earlier. When they stopped three doors down into the hallway, Nurse Applegate turned to them and with a smile on her face stated, “Here we are! Home sweet home until you can return to your own home!”
When Henry and Helen walked in, they were pleasantly surprised! It was bright, beautiful, and Sunny! All of the décor was fresh and new and their double bed looked like a regular bed. They had a small comfortable sitting area to the right of the bed. Also a little bistro table with chairs to enjoy their meals. It was the perfect little place for the both of them for the next few weeks of their stay in Glenview. They felt like it was indeed a nice luxurious suite. Amelia too was very pleased, but then she thought again of the room where Mr. Hodges was going to place them and she truly realized how vengeful he really was.
“Oh it is beautiful, isn’t it Amelia!” Helen announced with a sweet smile. She looked at Henry who had already made his way to the bed. He gazed into Helen’s eyes and patted the bed. He smiled his little impish smile that Amelia was so used to. Nurse Applegate couldn’t help but smile as well.
“Nurse Applegate, my parents really are in love with each other, so I must warn you to be prepared for anything!” Amelia warned as she admired her parents.
“Where is my gun cabinet? I don’t see my gun cabinet anywhere! Also I want my picture of my old friend hanging right there!” Henry said as he walked in front of the bed and pointed to the wall. He needed to see the old Oak tree in front of him. He never wanted to lose anything that he gained, but he also wanted to see what else his old friend could help him with! Wouldn’t you say that would be a good place dear?” He asked Helen.
“Yes, the perfect place Henry!” Helen confirmed.
“I’ll make for sure that you get all of your things from your other room Daddy! Your old friend will be here! Amelia stated. “Gun cabinet?” She questioned. “That is a scary thought!” She thought with another smile.
“I will leave you to get used to your new suite. If you need anything please let me know.” Nurse Applegate said again with a smile that seemed to be genuine. Amelia, however, was not ready yet to let her defenses down and trust her yet?
“Do you want to go out to the gardens, Honey?” Henry asked. He had walked over to the window and was staring out. Worried that her Daddy was becoming a little disoriented, Amelia walked over and looked outside of the window as well. Surprisingly, there were beautiful gardens right outside their window! She couldn’t help but chuckle a little as she really thought that her Daddy was talking about their gardens at his own home.
“No Henry, I am a little weary in my bones! I think I need to just get something to eat and rest awhile. This has been a trying day and emotional to say the least.” Helen answered as she sat down on her little sofa. Henry agreed with Helen as he walked in front of her and sat down beside her. In true Henry fashion, he picked up her hand and kissed it tenderly. They both breathed a sigh of relief as their eyes spanned the room to take it all in.
“Amelia, darling, we are fine now. You need to go home and be with your family!” Helen stated. “Go on we are tired and will probably take a nap. Go get out of here!” She continued to order.
Amelia was torn. Yes she needed to go and be with her family, but her parents were her family as well. She never wanted them to become so comfortable in their new surroundings that they let their guard down!
“Momma, if I go home for a little while, please just keep your guard up. Don’t be fooled, even by Nurse Applegate. Do you understand me?” Amelia whispered because she never wanted anyone to hear their conversation. “I mean, do not trust anyone Momma. Right now we do not know who is going along with Mr. Hodges! Be careful.” Amelia continued to warn as she paced the floor. She then turned to her parents.
“If you need me for any reason, if Mr. Hodges dare says anything to you, call me immediately Momma! Do you understand me? Call me! Do you have my number handy to where if you need me in an emergency situation that you can call me quickly? I hate that they do not put telephones in these room. They have one at the nurse’s station. If you have to, Momma, just use your on call button in case of an emergency.”
“Yes, my dear! I know right where your number is, so go on. Get on out of here! We will be fine.” Helen reassured.
Amelia obeyed her mother and hugged them tightly. She felt as though she was leaving her child on his first day of kindergarten. She opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. Her heart was breaking to leave them. She didn’t care how beautiful or nice their room was. Amelia was more concerned about Mr. Hodges and what he was planning to do next. While walking to the front entrance, she saw Nurse Applegate.
“Oh, Nurse Applegate, my parents are exhausted and decided that they needed a rest. So I left them to rest. I wanted to say thank you. I really appreciated you being so nice to them today.” Amelia said even though she did not know if she could trust her yet. “I will be back before they retire for the night. I just wanted to make for sure that you have all my information so that you could reach me if you needed to.” Amelia continued.
Nurse Applegate reached out her hand and squeezed Amelia’s. She then looked over her shoulder and whispered. “My father is in Glenview as well Mrs. Steele. That is why I am working here. Mr. Hodges, of course does not know this. My father’s last name is Wilson, of course, different than mine because I was married. I used to work over in Scioto County, but my father lived in Mason. I applied here about six months ago so that I could keep an eye out on him. You may not know this, but Mr. Hodges also has his hooks in the Scioto County Nursing home. I would love to speak to you outside this place if possible.” Nurse Applegate whispered.
Totally shocked at what Nurse Applegate had told her, suddenly Amelia felt like she had another ally like Nurse Wanda on the inside to help watch after her parents. A huge burden seemed to roll off of Amelia’s shoulders, but still she did not take her guard completely down. She did, however, want to meet with Nurse Applegate to find out as much as she could about Mr. Hodges.
“When does your shift end?” Amelia asked. “Oh, if you leave, then who takes care of my parents?” Amelia asked in a panic as she hadn’t thought about Nurse Applegate leaving them.
“I get off at Nine o’clock tonight, but please do not worry. Nurse Warren at the front desk will check on them after I leave. She is a really sweet and compassionate nurse. She will enjoy taking care of your parents as I am sure I will.”
“Meet me for coffee at Maggie’s Pie and Coffee?” Amelia whispered.
“That sounds, wonderful, around Nine-Thirty? Nurse Applegate asked.
“Sure, I’ll meet you there! Thanks again.” Amelia said with a sigh of relief that her parents was in good hands.
Thank you once again for “tuning in” or reading along with me! It is my hope that you have been enjoying my Romance/Suspense novel, If Oak Trees Could Talk, for it has been my pleasure to share it with you! As always I would love to hear from you. I want to thank all of you that have begun following my WordPress blogs. Please continue to “tune it” as we are moving right along through the book.
If you are interested in obtaining your own copy of If Oak Trees Could Talk or any of my other books, please visit my Amazon Author Page here! Also If you are new to my Video Blogs and would like to catch up on the story from the beginning please check out the archives in this blog or simply subscribe to my Youtube Videos as they are numbered and in order! I am also a weekly contributor to The Lakeview Times. All of my videos are published each week at http://www.lakeviewtimes.com
Part 36 If Oak Trees Could Talk
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Part 34 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
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Part 34 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
24 Mar
Part 34 If Oak Trees Could Talk!
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a video blog, but here I am again and so glad that you chose to join me today! I appreciate you so much and am thrilled to be able to share my Romance/Suspense story If Oak Trees Could Talk with you. Today we begin in Chapter 17 entitled The Tyrant!
Chapter 17
The Tyrant!
Amelia’s gut told her that nothing about Mr. Hodges was pleasant or genuine. She didn’t trust him and had intended on making even more visits to Glenview in the next few weeks. As she and her parents left his office they went straight to the nurse’s station as they waited for a new room to be prepared. They felt like they won a little victory today by Mr. Hodges allowing Henry and Helen to at least stay in the same room. When Nurse Wanda saw them she immediately ran and hugged them. She was sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Tyler had to return, but she was delighted to see them.
“Mr. Tyler, you sure did give us all a scare!” She scolded, now why did you go and do that to this old nurse, don’t you know I’m not getting any younger. How are you Mrs. Tyler, you are simply in bloom with the color in your cheeks. You both sure are looking good. Yes, real good!” Nurse Wanda stated as she let out a giggle!
“Nurse Wanda, we apologize for putting you in this awkward situation, but Henry has been like a caged bird. Going home to be in familiar surroundings was the best possible medicine for him. He is doing so much better. He’s coming back to us. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for us. We truly love you sweet lady!” Helen replied as she grabbed Nurse Wanda’s hand and patted it gently.
“Now that is the best news we’ve heard around these parts in, Lord, I don’t even know how long! Both you and Mr. Tyler are getting better, that’s the important thing!” Nurse Wanda continued. She started to warn the Tyler’s once again, but just as she began to whisper the words, “You all keep an eye out for Mr.”
“Nurse Smith, may I speak to you immediately, please?” Mr. Hodges interrupted.
“Yes, Sir, I’ll be right there, Sir!” Nurse Wanda yelled as she squeezed Ms. Amelia’s hand. She then whispered. “Watch, Ms. Amelia!”
Amelia, of course, was confused but at the same time she somehow knew that Nurse Wanda was warning her to keep an eye out on Mr. Hodges. Again, Amelia did not trust him and felt like he would try to retaliate against her parents for putting Glenview’s reputation at risk, but Amelia really had no idea how evil Mr. Hodges really was.
Mr. Hodges told Nurse Wanda to go to a patient’s room several rooms down while he spoke once again to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler.
“Come with me, please!” He commanded.
The Tyler’s followed obediently along with Amelia by their side. Mr. Hodges led them down several long corridors to the very end room. As he walked rather quickly in front of them, Helen was having a little difficulty keeping up, but still she pressed on without uttering the first complaint. When all of them were finally at the end of the hall, Mr. Hodges said with a defiant smirk, “Viola! Here is your suite Mr. and Mrs. Tyler! Oh, and sadly, I must inform you that because of the new suite arrangements, it will no longer be possible for Nurse Smith to be your attending nurse. Nurse Melba Applegate will be your attending nurse on this floor of Glenview from now on. I am sure she will serve you very well.”
Amelia’s face burned with anger as she seen the obvious revengeful attitude that Mr. Hodges had toward her parents. She became very alarmed that he would even try to harm them in some way. She however, held her tongue while in her parent’s presence. As Henry and Helen entered their new suite, they were not surprised in its appearance. They too felt that Mr. Hodges would go to any lengths to try to punish them for their behavior, but they truly did not expect what they saw.
There was nothing new whatsoever other than the location of the room that Mr. Hodges called a suite. At first glance the pale soiled gray walls boasted some similitude of a stenciled Fleur De Lis design pattern throughout. The design had probably been placed onto the walls when the facility had been built. There were not any windows to let any natural light shine through from the outside. The only light source with the exception of a lame floor lamp that had a dingy beige shade in the corner was one florescent light fixture mounted to the ceiling that held two long while parallel light bulbs. The furniture décor consisted of one high back worn upholstered chair that was pushed into a corner to the left of the room. Opposite the high back upholstered chair was two straight back side chairs that slide under a small wooden table. The table set to the right of the bed. The bed which might have been full size, from all appearances seemed to be older than the wall paper. The heavy metal frame sprawled out like a spider in the middle of the room. The bed had two legs on each side that was placed on the floor, however the bed also had two more legs on each side that were equipped with casters and wheels that locked. Finally built into the wall there was a wooden wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Once inside the tiny room, only then could a small door be seen behind the entrance door that led to a rest room.
As Henry and Helen looked over the dismal room, Amelia became more and more enraged. She looked at her precious parents who had done nothing but help neighbors and friends their whole entire lives and became sickened that Mr. Hodges chose such a room for them to recover in while they were at Glenview. How dare he try to belittle and punish her parents with such open detest and think he would get by with it.
“Mr. Hodges, may I see you in the hallway? Now please!” Amelia demanded as her heart began beating faster and she could feel her face burning. She trembled inside with anger at the thoughts that Mr. Hodges would stoop so low. She tried to calm herself down as to speak to him without screaming. When Mr. Hodges looked at Amelia, he obeyed immediately and met her demands.
“Mr. Hodges, I do not know what you are trying to prove at Glenview, but this so called suite is totally unacceptable. I will not stand by and let you make a mockery out of my parents! I will have Mr. Henderson in this place so quickly that you will not know what hit you! Do I make myself clear?” Amelia spewed.
“Now, Mrs. Steele, you must realize that we do not honor the request of spouses’ cohabitating in the same room here at Glenview. We are trying to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, this suite is the only one that is available.” Mr. Hodges lied.
“Well, you better make something else become available. Mr. Hodges, you will not humiliate my parents in any way, do I make myself clear. I just wonder if you would do this to my parents, whose others parents are you mistreating at Glenview. Wouldn’t it be interesting to find how who else is privileged to get these kinds of luxury suites?” Amelia threatened.
Mr. Hodges angry himself, cleared his throat and glared at her with pure evil in his eyes. He then whispered in a tone that almost sounded like a growl to Amelia, “Don’t you ever threaten me again lady. You, Mrs. Steele, do not know who you are dealing with, and neither does your kooky senile old parents! Go tell your Mr. Henderson anything that you want to tell him, but let me forewarn you, that it will be your parents that pay the ultimate price! Do I make myself clear, Mrs. Steele?”
“Perfectly clear indeed Mr. Hodges and obviously you do not know who you are dealing with either. I demand that you place my parents in a decent room with a window right now and that Nurse Wanda be reinstated as their nurse. She knows my parents and my parents trust her. I see what you’re trying to do by isolating my parents. I will not stand for it! I demand you do it now!” Amelia screamed.
“If I won’t give in to your demands, Mrs. Steele, how then shall you threaten me?” Mr. Hodges once again whispered.
“Watch me, Mr. Hodges. Watch me turn my threats into action!” Amelia boldly stated. “Obviously you do not know about all of the ties to Mason Creek and Mason Creeks residents that my parents hold. My father has owned and run the local Hardware store longer than I have been alive. They know practically everyone in this little town, with the only exception being those who have possibly moved into town while they’ve been in Glenview. All I would have to do is to let my parent’s friends and neighbors know how they are being mistreated here! How many of their parents or relatives do you have in your facility Mr. Hodges? What affect do you think that might have on your little untainted reputation?” Amelia fired back.
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