Fireworks by Lindsey Gray

Author:Lindsey Gray [Gray, Lindsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2013-06-17T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Sam and Sophie walked into the formal dining room hand in hand. Suddenly, Sophie stopped at the sight before her.

“It looks like they took the design from the store, and put it in your dining room,” she whispered.

Sam let out a soft laugh. His father and uncles were the owners of a national chain of furniture stores: Crawford Furniture. Their flagship store was located in Kansas City, and his father ran the day-to-day operations from his office there. His parents met when the store hired his mother to design their floor spaces.

“Actually, Mom designed this here first, then they decided to make a duplicate at the store,” Sam whispered back and pulled out a chair for her.

“Wow.” Sophie sat, awed over the intricately decorated table. “All this for a Tuesday night dinner?”

“I have both of my babies home with the ones they love,” Virginia said as she entered with a large serving tray. “I would say that warrants the good china.”

She set down the tray of salmon and asparagus at the end of the table.

“It’s very beautiful,” Sophie commented. “I hope it wasn’t too much trouble.”

“You don’t know Mom well enough yet.” Caroline entered with Drew at her side. “She’s so used to dinners like this. It’s just second nature to her.”

Caroline and Drew took their seats across from Sam and Sophie while Virginia and Alan took their seats at each end.

“I look forward to getting to know you better, Mrs. Crawford.” Sophie smiled and looked to Sam’s mother, seeing a genuine smile on her face, too.

“Me as well, dear. Now, let’s eat.”

The meal was delicious, and the conversation flowed freely. Drew entertained the Crawford’s with some of his younger adventures with Sophie, which included one of their family camping adventures.

“The Judge was covered in bug bites, and had Sophie put this awful smelling lotion all over his arms and legs. She was trying not to laugh the whole time. I had to run away and laugh because I’d never seen him so helpless.” Drew shook his head, and smiled at the memory.

“The Judge does not do helpless,” Sophie stated firmly before taking her final bite of salmon.

“I can imagine,” Alan commented. “He and Robert were in the store the other day picking out a new bedroom set for Robert. They seem to be getting along well.”

“Yes, I believe they are. Actually . . . my father and Abby are getting married this weekend. They just told me this afternoon.”

“That’s wonderful,” Caroline feigned surprise before she turned to Virginia. “Isn’t it?”

“Of course. I’m just a little surprised.” Virginia looked at Sophie for further explanation.

“They wanted to talk to me in person before they announced it. Abby said it’s going to be a very informal ceremony in the grove behind the house. I think I’m going to con my roommate into coming down and helping with the dinner afterward.” Sophie prayed that Lexi would be able to get the weekend off to help.

“I’m more than willing to lend a hand,” Virginia offered.

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