Chapter 3
"Mom, I thought you were a skier."
"Ellie, I am. But these slopes are tougher than what I'm used to back east."
"Well, Mom, you did look kind of stupid out there."
Laughter rang through the chalet as the girls enjoyed making fun of their usually athletic mother.
"It's been a while since I was on a pair of skies. But I still had fun."
They had returned to the chalet after a full day on the slopes.
A roaring fire was started and preparations for dinner were underway. With four adult women present, there was always help in the kitchen.
"I'm going to take a bath. Be back in about half-an-hour."
"Mom, your old bones are going to be sore."
Abbey smiled at Zoey's remarks. "Yeah."
Abbey slid into the Jacuzzi. She knew her muscles and bones would scream tomorrow so she was trying to get a jump on it by immersing herself in hot water.
She leaned back and allowed her mind to drift.
And it drifted in its usual manner. She was wondering what Jed was doing. Probably he and Gus would be doing some male bonding over a football game. She smiled at the thought of her grandson trying to listen to Jed's ramblings about football and other sports trivia.
She finished her glass of wine and was much more refreshed. Putting on fresh jeans and a sweater, she was making her way back downstairs when she heard the roar.
Instantly, there was nothing but blackness.