Christmas Wishes...Special Delivery (2013)
“Riley leaned across Ruth’s shoulder to sniff the meat she was seasoning. “It smells delicious.”
“I’m making a roast for dinner.” Ruth added peeled red potatoes, onions, and baby carrots to the broiler pan. She poured in a cup of water and replaced the lid.
“Let me get that for you. It’s heavy.” Riley grabbed the pan as she opened the oven door. Heat wafted. “You prepared a lot. Are you expecting an army?”
“I thought we’d invite Kaylee and Rosie, share the feast. I meant to mention it to them at... church this morning, but it completely slipped my mind.” She stepped back to allow him room to grab the pan. “I wish you’d joined us. You might have helped me remember. And, Pastor Ryan’s sermon was spot-on, as usual.”
“I’m just not…” He wrestled the roaster into the oven and then turned to face her, shrugging as he switched gears. This was dangerous ground, some they’d crossed more times than he cared to count. “You know how I feel about church, Gran.MoreLess
“I’m making a roast for dinner.” Ruth added peeled red potatoes, onions, and baby carrots to the broiler pan. She poured in a cup of water and replaced the lid.
“Let me get that for you. It’s heavy.” Riley grabbed the pan as she opened the oven door. Heat wafted. “You prepared a lot. Are you expecting an army?”
“I thought we’d invite Kaylee and Rosie, share the feast. I meant to mention it to them at... church this morning, but it completely slipped my mind.” She stepped back to allow him room to grab the pan. “I wish you’d joined us. You might have helped me remember. And, Pastor Ryan’s sermon was spot-on, as usual.”
“I’m just not…” He wrestled the roaster into the oven and then turned to face her, shrugging as he switched gears. This was dangerous ground, some they’d crossed more times than he cared to count. “You know how I feel about church, Gran.MoreLess
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