Chapter 72

“Look at my granddaughter and your grandson,” beamed Caroline to Beatrice Patterson as she nodded toward Gwen and Steve. “Can anyone have any doubt how they feel about each other? Everyone’s watching them and they don’t even realize it. That’s how love’s supposed to be. I’m so proud of Gwen and so happy for her. Your grandson brings out the best in her.”

“Permit me to state that Gwen is the catalyst that allows and encourages Steve to do the amazing things he does,” countered Beatrice Patterson. “He’s devoted to that girl. I still get weak when I think about her declaring that Steve was coming home on that helicopter and how she ran all the way to the hospital to greet him. This is far more than a normal romance!”

As Gwen and Steve moved close to Governor O’Leary and his wife, the governor interrupted their tete-a-tete. “Word gets around quickly in politics. I’ve heard that you’re willing to accept the position of congresswoman if you’re elected, Gwen. The two men runnin