Gypsy Rose“Back Home”
A cold chill ran through the cozy kitchen, as Roslynn slowly poured boiling water into a cup of tea and pulled out a chair. “Your home late,” she said, as Thomas stomped through the door, “long day at the bakery?”
“Yes,” he said wearily, “long, but rewarding. Things are finally starting to come together, though. I hope to have our grand opening soon.”
“Well good,” Roslynn sighed slightly, “I’m glad that everything is working out.” She stared down at her cooling tea and took a long, deep breathe, “Tony called this morning, he had some wonderful news.”
“What’s that,” said Thomas, clanking through the cupboards, looking for another cup.
“He asked Dagmar to marry him last night and she accepted,” Roslynn said, turning her eyes onto Thomas. “Another one of our children is getting married, but at least he will finish his education first.”
“Oh dear,” Thomas said shaking his head, “you have to get over your anger. Anna is your daughter and you love her.”
“I just can’t right now,” Roslynn said, rising from the kitchen table. “She’s given up everything and she hasn’t even let us meet this Ramin fellow.”
Thomas put his cup on the kitchen table and grasped his wife’s trembling shoulders, “Ros, I know you don’t approve, but she has made her decision and you need to accept it; that’s the only way she will ever bring Ramin here to meet us.”
“I just want my baby back,” Roslynn said through tears.
“I know,” said Thomas, pulling her into a tight embrace. “I want that, too.”
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