Reluctant Heart — Janet Lambert

Penny pulled a battered leather footstool to her and sat down on it as close to Josh as she could manage. “Josh,” she said softly, “I just found out tonight that I have to be in the play. I want to be,” she said. “I want to be with you, and working. The children aren't enough. I found that out, too. Nothing's enough when we aren't together, when I'm not part of you.”