Chapter 13: Madison (3)
The girl looked like she would rather double down than admit she overstepped, but before she could mouth off, the woman behind the desk said, "Fran? Is your mother Fran?"
"Yes," he replied, turning back to look at the older woman. "Yes, she is...was my mother."
She turned to the girl and, while pointing at the woman with hunched shoulders, said, "Take her to room five and help her get settled." Then turning to Jack, she said, "I'm so sorry for your loss." Then she then continued, "Melody did call. She failed to mention your name, but did tell me a bit about Fran and the help she has provided this shelter in the past."
This was news to Jack. Both Fran and Jacob had mentioned a few times that they believed any good deeds should speak for themselves and didn't need an advertisement. So, here was proof that they followed their own advice.
The older woman continued, "We all appreciate you taking the time to bring her donation to us. Do you want any help?"
"No," he said, "I can handle it. Where do you want me to put the boxes?"
"I'll show you when you bring in the first box."
He nodded, then turned and went outside to fetch the first box. When he returned, the older woman came out from behind her desk and gestured for Jack to follow her down a hall that led off the left side of the lobby.
As he followed her, she turned to him and said, "Please don't be too angry with the girl. She didn't know."