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My Secret Ingredient He was glad he was sitting down. “Wow.” “You like?” “I think you need to pinch me.” “I do?” She looked down at her attire. “I’m either dreaming or I’ve died and gone to heaven.” “That’s very … Continue readingMy Secret Ingredient
Ta-da! Toby’s grip on the wheel was tight enough to make his knuckles ache. “Pie first or quick change act?” “Definitely the quick change. These things are killing me.” She watched the restaurant disappear in the periphery. “It’s the same … Continue readingTa-da!
They Took Our Soup Meredith saw Toby and the kids returning from the sundae station. She took a deep breath and folded her hands on the table, quietly lamenting the disappearance of their soup crocks. He got the kids settled … Continue readingThey Took Our Soup
Hundred Scoop Sundae “What’s happening?” Ivy pushed into the Ladies’ Room. “Meredith, honey, are you okay?” Holly shrugged. “She’s madly in love with Toby, but she refuses to let go of something that happened a long time ago.” Ivy knelt … Continue readingHundred Scoop Sundae
Buffet for Munchkins Meredith fanned herself as the families approached. Holly and Nancy took the kids to another table before joining their husbands at an adjacent table. Holly kept Frank Jr. in a sling across her chest. ‘Looks like I’ve … Continue readingBuffet for Munchkins
French Onion Soup Ivy and Meredith filled their plates on the way back to their table. Ian was working on a stack of hotcakes. Jeff sat beside him with a mountain of salad. Angela was beside Jeff, blowing on her … Continue readingFrench Onion Soup
Let Go and Let God ‘She’s looking at me again.’ Toby adjusted his bowtie. “Steve, is there blood on my bandage?” “Huh?” He looked Toby over. “No, you’re okay. What’s the matter?” “Meredith keeps looking at me.” “I told you, … Continue readingLet Go And Let God
Puzzle Pieces It had been ages since Meredith was in a church. She had met Father Dave at Thanksgiving Dinner, but Ian and Ivy insisted that the wedding party join them at the church this morning. She had to admit; … Continue readingPuzzle Pieces
Meri, Are You In There? Meredith felt cozy and relaxed after her bubble bath. It occurred to her that she hadn’t pulled the curtains shut before she went in for her bath. ‘Rats.’ She got down on hands and knees … Continue readingMeri, Are You In There?
Where’s My Phone? Meredith woke with a jolt. Not her sheets. Not her bed. ‘Where’s my phone?’ Despite the blazing square corona on the far wall, the room was still fairly dark. Hotel. Ivy’s wedding. She rolled to the side … Continue readingWhere’s My Phone?
