“It’s okay.”
“I wanted you to know I’m trying to figure things out.”
A child spoke in the background.
Heather asked Ben to wait.
“I called Colin last night,” she said. “He said his schedule is full this week, but I’m asking him to see what he can move.”
“Good.”
“I also left a message with my supervisor.”
I thought for a moment.
“Heather, have you checked the county’s childcare resource-and-referral service? They might be able to tell you which licensed providers have openings.”
“I didn’t know there was one.”
“I’ll send you the information.”
“Thank you.”
I glanced at the clock.
She was due at work in less than twenty-four hours.
I understood her anxiety.
“Did you explain the situation to Colin?” I asked.
“Some of it.”
“He’s their father. He needs to be part of the solution.”
Heather sighed.
“I know. We’ve been struggling with schedules since we separated.”
