Chapter 209

Only two weeks till Thanksgiving. She'd noticed the cooler air this morning when she came to work. Pretty soon, she'd have to park her car in the garage, so she wouldn't have to shovel or sweep the snow off it.

The new windows were clear and bright, and she envisioned the celebration on Christmas Eve. Her boys - Chase, Elliott, Dillon, and Sheriff Mitch - would all be there like they've been from the beginning. Except three of them had children, and Mitch and Ronnie were still newlyweds. Oh yeah, and then there were Tom and Edie, who they'd already invited, and Carter and Janelle. She'd spoke with Janelle today about it. They should be able to attend and then there were Ben and Angela with the new baby.

Susan needed another list for invitations and RSVPs and additional food. Or what about having the meal catered? She'd have to ask Janelle for a quote, and talk to John, Avri and Lauren. Dillon's wife Avri, an attorney and Chase's wife, Lauren, were usually the two representing the g