with the aftermath of one, the bodies or insurance, that really gets her upset. I’m betting that before too much longer, she has to quit. It’s very hard on her.”
“I’ll keep an eye on her for it then. Thank you for the heads up.” Remi told him it was her pleasure. “She’s been working in her studio nonstop for the last few weeks. I think that since someone told her that she didn’t have to do pieces that people wanted to see and could do what she wanted, she’s taken that to heart. Some of the pieces she has finished are spectacular. Work like I’m betting no one has seen before.”
“She told me about the water tower. I can’t wait to see it. Did I tell you she sometimes comes and helps me out at the restaurants? It’s not that big of a deal for her, but when I need something cooked really hot and fast, she lends me her breath. I can’t tell you how many times she’s saved my ass.” The two of them laughed at that. “She’s my favorite of all my sisters. I’m sure the others love her too, but not like I do. Piper has been my rock and my foundation so many times that I can’t count them all.”
“I’m sure you’ve been there for her as well.” Remi told him she had, but not in the way that Piper had been for her. “I can see the closeness between the two of you sometimes. Mercy loves you all, but she’s more standoffish about it. Jude, she’s quiet about her love. You know it’s there, and you love her for it, but she’s the gentle one of the six of you. Not that she couldn’t be hard when necessary, but it’s in her nature to use her voice rather than violence to take care of something. Esme. She’s a little harder to read. A loner for sure. Her anger or whatever she’s dealing with comes out in her paintings and art. The colors mostly are what tells me she is angry. It’s not on her face or the makeup of her body, but it’s in her work.” She asked him about her. “You’ve been the most difficult of all of them to pinpoint. Mostly I think it’s because I don’t see you as often. You’ve been gone more than here since you’ve all moved to this area. You’re generous. I have discovered that. Twice in the last two weeks, I was going to help out Benson and my mom and found that it was already finished up. I found out that you’ve been doing that with all the people around here. I particularly love that you’ve made sure the grade school has new buses for the kids.”
“I have no idea what you might be talking about.” Grant laughed. “I’ll thank you not to tell anyone what you know. They think I’m selfish. I’m sort of liking that for now. But the buses, they were needed, and I had the means to get them with very little effort on my part.”
“No one thinks you’re selfish. And you’d be surprised at the fact that Piper knows what you’re up to. She is jealous at times that you’re quick at getting things done before she even hears about it.” Remi smiled at him. “Ah. I see. You do that on purpose. Good for you. It keeps her on her toes. The rest of them as well. I’m sure you know already, but what are your plans for your share of the hidden treasures? You have it all mapped out, I’m betting.”
“I do—at least a portion of it. I’m going to open a place that will serve meals to those in need. I’m calling it Pay it On. Pay as you can afford it. And if you can afford two meals, the money will go toward someone that can’t afford a meal.” Grant told her that was a nice idea. “Thanks. I already have one opening in the worst part of Ohio. I’m hoping to use it as a model for a few more. It’s not my idea, but I’m expanding on someone else’s. I think it’s about the best way I can help feed the hungry.”
They talked about other projects the two of them were heading up. Remi knew how to cook and enjoyed it. That alone was what helped her a great deal in feeding the masses with not much in the way of money. It seemed