Page 27 of Jessica Beam is a Hot Mess
‘Ah. I didn’t know she had any family… I’ve never seen anyone visit … um, sorry for calling her Old Lady Beam.’
‘Oh, I don’t mind.’ I lower my voice. ‘To be honest, I’d actually kind of forgotten she existed until, ooh, about five hours ago. I’ve never met her before. She doesn’t even know I’m coming!’
‘Wow. So you don’t know anything about her … ’
‘Nope. Zip. It’s kind of cool when you think about it. Like,Surprise Surprise, but, you know, not shit.’
‘Yes. Right.’
When we finally reach the top of the stairs, the doctor drops the bags, holds out his hand and says, slightly breathlessly. ‘I’m Jamie. Dr Jamie Abernathy.’
‘Hey.’ I take his hand and give it a hearty shake. ‘I’m Jess. Ms Jessica Beam.’
‘Good luck in there, Ms Jessica Beam.’
‘Why would I need luck?’ I adjust my glasses on my perspiring nose. ‘I’m hergranddaughter. Grandmas love granddaughters, it’s basic human nature.’
Why is he raising an eyebrow like that?
