A Light Between Oceans Episode 07
Let’s meet at ten at my hotel. I’ll be in the foyer.”
Lucas’s voice over the phone had been business-like, with the kind of polished authority that had always made Sandy nervous.
“That’s fine. The Imperial at ten.”
Sandy had been determined to feel in control from the beginning, and when she heard herself stammer her heart sank.
Hattie, who heard it all from the kitchen, assured her she’d sounded fine.
“I have to feel on top of things when I meet with him,” Sandy replied.
“It’s devastating to think of someone buying the lighthouse and turning it into heaven knows what.
“Think how Dad would feel – he dedicated his life to keeping the light going.”
Sandy felt tears threatening, and Hattie took her into her arms.
“I can hardly bear it, either, but it was inevitable. At least it’s some consolation to know it’s because of the changing shipping channels.
“It isn’t new technology taking over – it’s the silt build-up.”
“Dad would still have worried about ships straying into the currents. They haven’t changed,” Sandy pointed out.
“The light at Peckhams Point will be warning enough after they’ve strengthened the beam.”
“I wonder when that will happen,” Sandy mused.
“These things take time.”
Hattie gave Sandy one last hug, then took her firmly by the shoulders, holding her at arm’s length.
“I have a feeling you’re about to recite the Serenity Prayer,” Sandy joked.
“It does have a way of working for many things,” Hattie replied.
“Neither of us has the serenity to accept the things we can’t change right now,” she went on.
“But we have the courage to change the things we can – or at least give it a good try.”
Sandy managed a smile.
“I hope I’ll recognise him in the foyer.”
“He’ll probably be over-dressed, being from New York.” Hattie grinned.
“I took for ever deciding which dress to wear,” Sandy admitted. “I want to feel my best.”
“Is it one you made yourself?”
“Yes – a mock Laura Ashley,” Sandy replied. “May I borrow your iron, Hattie?”