Tangled Up in Tinsel by Tonya Kappes

Author:Tonya Kappes [Kappes, Tonya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781635113969
Publisher: Henery Press
Published: 2018-09-19T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“I’m so glad you were still able to come.” Preacher Bobby had greeted me at the doors of the undercroft.

“I don’t leave for Chicago for a few days. I’d never miss this,” I assured him and tried to switch hats from sheriff to volunteer. More times than not, this was a difficult task for me.

“I’m talking about taking time out of the investigation for Leighann Graves.” His chin fell to his chest. “Bless her young soul.”

My eyes darted back and forth wondering if I was supposed to let out a big amen, hallelujah, or a nod. I chose none of those and pinched a smile when he looked back up.

“I went by to see the Graves and they sure are having a real hard time and questioning God.” Preacher Bobby rocked back on those black, preacher, thick-sole shoes and folded his hands in front of him. “I know I’m getting ahead of myself by a couple of weeks, but I sure do hope to see you more during Sunday service. It’s been brought to my attention that you won’t be at the annual tree lighting, caroling, and sleigh rides this year.” He lifted his hands in the air and whispered something as he looked up to the sky.

“I’m super excited about Finn’s parents’ tradition on Christmas eve. They go to a bar and tie one on before Santa comes.” I winked, elbowed him and walked in the undercroft.

“Oh Kendrick Lowry, I never can tell when you’re pulling my leg.” He laughed behind me. “I’ll see you in the new year,” he called out.

I stuck my hand in the air and wiggled my finger as I continued to walk through the undercroft and followed the sounds of the bell choir.

“I’m not joking about this one,” I confirmed about the Vincent’s bar tradition.

Finn did tell me that they all went to a local pub, put down a couple of pints before they came home to do a sort of white elephant exchange. It was pretty exciting to get to see a new tradition.

There were a few minutes between the time I got there and the time the doors opened for supper, so I headed up the back steps of the undercroft to the foyer of the church that led into the sanctuary. The three Christmas trees lit up on the stage in front of where the congregation sits literally took my breath away. The trees were so full this year and I wondered where they’d purchased them. It kinda made me envious that I didn’t get a tree, though I wasn’t leaving until the day before Christmas Eve. Maybe I’d rethink getting one. At least I could enjoy it while I was here.

The poinsettia plants were strategically placed around the steps leading up to the stage where the bells were set up going down the center. The bell choir, which consisted of most of the Sweet Adeline’s, was very special to Cottonwood and the church. There were bells of different shapes and sizes, each one of them making a different tone when played.

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