Thanksgiving was only two weeks away. Jeff felt as helpful as tits on a bullfrog. He knew that tables and chairs would need to be set up. Valerie wanted some decorations since this was their first real holiday together. While he was thinking about all of this, the thought came to him. How did Valerie’s Mom know about the accident and call Valerie? When Valerie walked in the door, Jeff greeted her with the usual kiss. He a...

At eight forty-five the next morning, Chester was in Jeff’s driveway. Jeff was already at the bottom of the stairs when he pulled up in his truck. When they got to the job site, many of the workers came over to the truck to ask Jeff how he was doing. They were shaking hands and exchanging good thoughts. Then they heard from behind the small crowd. It was Andy. “Well, it took you longer than I thought it would. Jeff, what...

When Valerie got to work on Monday, she was still all aglow. Her best friend, Crystal, met her in the lunchroom. Valerie was putting her lunch in the refrigerator, and her left hand was on top of the door holding it. “Well, how much longer are you going to be, MISS Hudson?” Crystal was holding Valerie’s hand and smiling. “I don’t know yet. Jeff is so full of surprises. For all I know, he’s crazy enough to bring a minister...