“I don’t want a mom.”
And now Kari knew. It was a death knell that rang inside her. Those foolish family dreams that had been fluttering about in her head a moment ago, sank leaden into her stomach.
“But I could really use a friend.”
“What?” The word stumbled out. She was suddenly feeling stupid.
“Having a mom didn’t work so well. But I think you’re great and once Dad recovers, he’ll tell you that he loves you.”
“Lana!” He managed a protest.
Kari glanced at Richard. She knew that look on his face. It was the look of seeing his daughter truly herself for the first time, or the shock over the scantily clad teens at concerts; the look of total confusion.
Lana didn’t look at her father, but her grin turned about as wicked as Tammy’s.
“Frankly, I think you two should have another kid, j
