The Happiest Season by Rosemarie Naramore

Author:Rosemarie Naramore [Rosemarie Naramore]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Amazon: B00A1SOP8Y
Goodreads: 16148216
Publisher: Rosemarie Naramore
Published: 2012-11-02T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

When John pulled in front of Maggie’s home in his truck, Rickey was waiting for him—watching from the picture window in the living room. He flung open the door before John had time to ring the bell.

“John! You’re here! I missed you!”

“You missed me?” he said, smiling. “But you saw me yesterday.”

“I know! But I still missed you.”

“Well, I missed you too. Hey, how’s the head?” he asked, gently smoothing his dark hair off his forehead for a closer look.

“I have a purple bump!” he declared. “I look cool! I hope it stays purple for school tomorrow.”

“And I hope social services doesn’t stop by for a chat with me,” Maggie said drolly, as she joined them in the foyer. She directed her attention to John. “Have you had breakfast? I made bacon and eggs.”

“I had a muffin, but bacon and eggs sound great.”

“You could probably use a little protein,” she acknowledged. “Lord knows, we have a big job ahead of us.”

“Ah, the yard isn’t that big,” he said dismissively.

She made a worried face. “It rained last night. The backyard is a muddy patch of yuck. It isn’t going to be easy laying that sod.”

John widened his eyes and turned, as if to make a hasty escape out the front door.

“Frankly, I wouldn’t blame you,” Maggie said.

He gave a dismissive wave. “We’ll get it done. No worries.”

“If you say so,” she muttered dubiously. She led the way into the kitchen. She’d already set out plates of food on the center island, and indicated he should sit down. “Oh, I forgot to make toast. Would you like toast, John? I know Rickey does.”

“Mama makes the best jam,” Rickey told him eagerly. “You have to try it.”

“That sounds good,” he said, smiling at the little boy.

Maggie hurriedly put bread in the toaster, and then poured orange juice into three glasses. “Coffee too?” she asked John.

“Already had some, but thank you.”

“If you’d like some later, don’t hesitate to say so. We’ll probably need the caffeine before too long,” she added drolly.

“Hey, you sound as if you’re defeated already.” His lips curved into a smile. “We’re not going to let a little rain stop us, are we, Rickey?”

“No! We’re not worried about a little rain!”

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