A Season for Hope by Tammy L Grace

Author:Tammy L Grace
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lone Mountain Press
Published: 2018-10-23T00:00:00+00:00

Sunday, Hope was up early getting things organized for breakfast when Grant arrived with the morning delivery. He put the box on the counter and said, “I’m usually closed on Sundays, but during the festival, we’re so busy it pays to stay open.”

They chatted while she finished the meal and put a casserole in the oven. “We don’t have any guests booked in for tomorrow or the next day, so I’ll have some extra time.”

“Come on down early, and you can help with some of the prep for baking. I can use all the help I can get, so feel free to come whenever it works.” He finished his coffee and headed back to work.

The guests were checking out today and were up early to eat and hit the road. As soon as they left, Hope looked in on Dottie and found Jake visiting with her in the family room. “Are you two ready for breakfast?”

Jake gave her an enthusiastic nod and hopped off the couch. Dottie smiled and said, “Drew is on his way.”

Hope stiffened her spine and made her way to the kitchen. She set the table and heard the scuffle of dogs and knew Drew had arrived. Having eaten with the guests, Hope excused herself to get started on their rooms while Dottie and Drew ate and watched over Jake.

By the time she was done with the rooms, Jake was outside with Drew and the dogs. She paused and took in the scene from the window. Drew’s relaxed smile and Jake’s constant laughter trumpeted their genuine happiness. The dogs ran circles around the two humans as they raced to fetch balls.

The sternness and doubt Drew displayed with Hope vanished when he was with Jake. She continued to watch as the man and boy bonded through their shared love of play and dogs.

The weekdays were calm and relaxed at the guest house. She and Jake spent time each day walking Scout and exploring the lake. With Dottie’s guidance, they baked cookies and brownies to restock the freezer.

Without many guests during the week, Hope was able to go to the bakery early and put in a few more hours. Friday morning dawned and with it came the realization of a busy weekend.

Hope got up early to organize the day, as four couples would be arriving to stay the weekend. She stoked the fire on her way to the kitchen. When she turned and looked out the window, she did a double take. The light from the porch illuminated gentle flakes of snow falling from the sky.

She smiled knowing how excited Jake would be to see the snow. Tomorrow was the torchlight parade on the ski mountain and Hope had promised Jake they would go. She went about her prep work, and when the household woke, she heard Jake thunder down the hall.

“It’s snowing. It’s snowing. I wanna go out and play. Can I, Mommy?”

Hope made sure he ate breakfast and helped him put on his hat and gloves before she released him to the outdoors.

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