The Best Cowboy Christmas Ever by June Faver

Author:June Faver
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2020-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Big Jim turned on the lights on his front porch. He had gotten a call from Tyler that he was bringing his grandmother-in-law over to spend a couple of days. Leah’s “Gran” wanted to do some serious baking, and using Big Jim’s monstrous kitchen would make it easier for her to carry out her plans.

Big Jim was always happy to see the delightful little woman. In truth, he had not been looking forward to rattling around his house all alone. And the fact that she wanted to cook was even better.

When Tyler pulled up in front of the house, Big Jim threw open the door and stepped down off the porch to bring Leah’s grandmother safely through the slushy snow and up the stairs. He waved at Tyler when they had reached the porch.

“Miz Fern, I’m so happy to have you here.”

Tyler climbed out of his truck and retrieved a small suitcase and two bags of groceries, and heaved them onto the porch. “Just a little baggage, Dad.”

Big Jim took the bags inside as Tyler’s truck roared away from the house. “Miz Fern, you want to settle into your usual room, and I’ll take these groceries to the kitchen?”

“That’s mighty nice of you, Big Jim. I shore do like to do some cookin’ in that nice, big kitchen.”

“It wouldn’t be Christmas without your pumpkin pie, Miz Fern.”

Her eyes lit up as a wide grin spread across her face. “Don’t you worry none at all, Big Jim. I’ll be making my pumpkin and my pecan pie for our Christmas dinner. But it’s the cookies and other goodies I need to make ahead.” She gave him a big wink. “So that’s what I’ll be workin’ on most all day tomorrow.” She peered at him over the top of her wire-rim glasses. “You don’t mind if I stay a couple of days, do ya?”

Big Jim beamed at her. “Not if my kitchen smells like cookies.” He was grateful for the company. “And I hope you’re gonna make us some of your cornbread dressing for Christmas dinner.”

She tipped her head to one side and placed her index finger against one cheek. She made a face as though she was considering his request. “Oh, I suppose I could make some since you asked so nice.”

“I’m asking nice because I plan to smoke a big ol’ turkey, and a pan of your special dressing would make the perfect accompaniment.”

She nodded, looking at him intently. “An’ yew gotta have some of my smashed potatoes. If I make gravy, it will taste so good on tha dressin’ an’ potatoes. T’wouldn’t be Christmas dinner without ’em.”

Big Jim made appreciative sounds. “That sure does sound good, but don’t forget, Miz Fern…all the kids will be here and everyone will be bringing something. You don’t have to make everything.”

“I suppose, but are you makin’ a list?”

“Yes’m, and I’m checking it twice.” Big Jim roared with laughter.

Fern blinked and then joined him in laughing.

“Y’know, I had a feelin’ you was feelin’

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