Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs

Author:Kate Jacobs
Language: ru
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Publisher: Penguin USA, Inc.
Published: 2010-11-24T03:34:33.242000+00:00

Catherine was beaming as she sat inside the city’s least swanky coffee spot, Marty’s Deli, waiting for Anita and Dakota.

“You look stunning,” said Marty, finishing up his morning stint behind the counter. He intended to work until the deli was transformed into the knitting café, which meant that he had a few years left until retirement. He brought a plate of cookies over to Catherine, who gobbled two chocolate chippers immediately.

“I am freakin’ starved all of a sudden,” she said. “Ever since the proposal, I am damn hungry.”

“Maybe you’ve got a case of nerves,” said Marty. “Anita’s been cool as a cucumber since this turned into a double wedding. Now that you’re involved, she can stand up to Nathan because she’s fighting for you. It’s not about her anymore.”

“What’s he doing now?” Catherine contemplated another cookie.

“Oh, the usual,” said Marty, taking one himself. “Jabbering on in long, rambling speeches about the meaning of family. Claiming he won’t attend. Throwing tantrums, in a manner of speaking.”

“And his wife?” asked Catherine.

“She lets him rant,” said Marty. “Then again, they hit a bad patch a while back. So, maybe this is a good sign.”

“So, will I technically be related in some way to Nathan now?” mused Catherine. “Will I have to see him regularly now?”

“Your mother-in-law-to-be is his aunt,” said Marty, considering. “And your stepkids are his cousins. But don’t worry. Marrying into this family is A-okay. Only Nathan is loco.”

“I actually think he’s just a troubled guy,” said Catherine. “Needy, acting out. He acts the jerk, but he has more potential.”

“Sounds like the description of a teenager,” said Marty, standing up as Anita entered the shop, her arm around Dakota, their breath surrounding them as they exited the chilled winter air.

“Guess who got her first real job today!” announced Anita, her eyes crinkling.

“It’s the internship,” explained Dakota.

“So, you’re really not going to Scotland then?” asked Catherine. “I mean, are you sure?”

“Of course she’s sure,” Anita said swiftly. “Otherwise she’d turn it down and go with the family. This isn’t just any restaurant, you know. Besides, the holidays come every year.” She settled into her chair as Marty went off to get drinks for all.

“You’re just revved up because it’s your first Christmas with your new family,” said Dakota, piling up her winter outerwear on a nearby chair.

“Right,” agreed Anita. “All the other holidays over the years will pale in comparison.”

“Like getting the entire family together in Italy sometime,” said Catherine, finally synching with Anita. “That might be fun, but Roberto would probably have something better to do. I’m sure Marco would just get over it.”

“Such as an internship,” said Anita. “Family is important, but an internship is much more crucial.”

“Could never get another one of those,” said Catherine. “But a ninety-seven-year-old grandmother? Better to make her wait until you can fit her into your schedule.”

“All right, all right, you tricked me,” exclaimed Dakota, as she took the mocha that Marty offered. “I thought you were actually excited for me.”

“Dakota, I am truly proud of you,” said Anita.

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