Chapter 11: Different Walks Of Life
"I'm not sure what to make of this Dr. Delgado," Annie said as she slipped into bed beside her husband later that night. Eric closed the book he had been reading and placed it on the night stand beside the bed.
"She seems to be a very nice person, very caring, very compassionate."
"And her son. Sounds like he is practically raising himself." Annie stated.
"I'm sure her job is very demanding." Eric answered. "And being a single parent, she has to support her son."
"I know that, Eric." Annie replied. "And that's fine. But it sounds like she is never home with him."
"Honey, I'm sure she is doing the very best she can. Being a single mother can't be easy. Especially for a doctor. And divorce is never a good thing, but it does happen. Maybe her husband just couldn't handle the demands of her job." Eric said.
"And that's another thing. They aren't divorced. They've never been married."
"That happens sometimes too, Annie. But that doesn't mean she's not a good mother. It just means that they have a different way of life than we do. You shouldn't judge her until you know the whole story. She just got here. Honey, take time to get to know her and her son."
"Yeah, I suppose you're right." Annie said with a sign.
"And we don't know anything about her circumstances. There could be a good reason why she and Marc's father never married." Eric continued.
"You know, ever since they got here, I've had the feeling that I know her from somewhere. But I just can't seem to remember where." Annie said.
"Maybe if you spend time talking to her, you'll remember." Eric said as he turned out the bedside lamp. "We meet people from all walks of life, and she is one of those people." Annie sighed as she turned out her bedside lamp.
"I guess you're right, sweetheart. I need to take the time to get to know Lu before I make any judgment as to what kind of mother she is." Eric leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
"You might find that she is a wonderful young caring woman who has had a difficult life, and is just doing the best she can for herself and her son."
"I guess you're right. Good night, sweetheart." Annie said softly as she snuggled in his arms.
"Good night, hon." Eric replied as his eyes closed in sleep.