Snowfall at Moonglow by Deborah Garner

Author:Deborah Garner [Garner, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780996996143
Publisher: Cranberry Cove Press
Published: 2019-11-21T21:00:00+00:00

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An enthusiastic crowd was just beginning to gather when Mist and Michael met in the lobby for their countryside drive. Peeking into the café, they could see Betty standing near the café’s longest table where the baked goods would be collected and divided.

Since hosting the cookie exchange was Betty’s own long-standing tradition, Mist had simply made sure coffee and tea were ready. She’d left decorating the table to Betty. A red linen tablecloth formed the background for a scene running down the middle of the table with reindeer pulling Santa in his sleigh. Clive had cleverly hooked up lights for the display by hiding batteries underneath the sleigh itself. The result was cheerful and bright, and Betty stood justifiably proud alongside it.

Millie’s peanut butter cookies and Marge’s fudge were the first selections to grace the table, as they had dropped them off during breakfast. Maisie had just arrived with her lemon nut bars, excited that Clayton had offered to watch Clay Jr. at home so she could enjoy the camaraderie without interruption.

Glenda soon followed with ginger bar cookies. “Wunderbar,” she announced. “That’s what we call them in my family, and that’s what they are: wonderful.” Glenda turned as Mist brought one of the papier-mâché baskets out into the lobby. “I love those! Betty said you made them. Do we really get to use these for our cookie assortments? Would you like us to bring them back later?”

“No, please keep them,” Mist said. “They’re sturdy, so you’ll be able to use them again in the future. You might even fill them up as a gift basket for someone else.”

“Wonderful idea,” Glenda said. “That’s exactly what I’ll do.” She returned to the café as a trio of women from a local church entered, a burst of snow following them in. Each held a container of sweet treats to share. Michael held the front door open for them and then slipped outside with Mist. He closed the door securely behind them to prevent a second blast of snow from drifting inside.

“Hat, gloves, winter boots, jacket… I think I’m set,” Michael said as they walked to his car. He dusted a layer of snow off the windshield.

“As am I,” Mist said though her wardrobe was different from Michael’s. She’d grown fond of the cape she’d found at Second Hand Sally’s a month before. The swirling movement of the design reminded her of ocean waves. With a warm sweater underneath, it was enough to hold the cold at bay. Having added gloves and faux-fur hat, she looked like she’d stepped out of a scene from Dr. Zhivago.

“Shall we go then?” Michael opened the passenger door.

“Let’s,” Mist replied. She waited while Michael closed her door, circled the car, and climbed in from the driver side.

“And just where are we going?” Mist asked, tilting her head slightly toward Michael.

“I have no idea,” Michael said. “Wherever we end up, I suppose.”

Mist leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes. “Perfect.”

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