13.2 – Brain Fart

(Continued from Chapter 13.1 – Root of the Rut; to start book, scroll to "Chapters" in right side bar.) "Trying to focus on anything other than Luc and Céleste is a total disaster. That's why my painting's going nowhere."

"But Vero." The tension in his jaw . "For about eight hours each weekday Luc and Céleste are not with you."

"I know, I know. But it makes no difference. It's even worse when they're not around. Then my mind starts wandering off to all the things I need to do to keep their...