"Collin returns home from prison"
Collin RememberingI always looked forward to Cindy’s summer party. That’s where I met Beth. When I walked into the basement, she was standing by the foot of the stairs. I had to peek down the white blouse she was wearing,...
"Michael has a surprise for Loretta"
Clatter – crash – thud scared me out of my wits Saturday morning as I rushed to the bathroom.“Loretta, Baby!”“DON’T COME IN HERE! I’m fine. My crutch fell, I’m okay,” Loretta reassured me.Then I noticed her crutches were not in...
"Lawton wants his yard landscaped, she shows up and plants more than flowers"
A truck pulled into the driveway. I wondered if this was the landscaping company I called. The lady got out of the truck, clipboard in hand, and was already surveying the place. She didn’t say a word for a good...
"The job was finished, everyone could begin planning for the Holidays, expecially the newlyweds"
Jeff got up during the night and went to the bathroom. When he got back in bed he put his arm around Valerie, her tee shirt was gone. He “woke” Valerie up.“Honey, someone has stolen your tee shirt. And that...
"The newlyweds return home from dinner then a shower"
The next morning, Valerie was visibly sad. Jeff dressed poured her coffee and took it into the bedroom. He stopped and watched Valerie arrange her gown and his robe on the bed. The bed was as they left it when...
"The newlyweds take a walk on Main Street and find a strange shop"
The next morning was all sunshine. The couple went to the restaurant and had the Bridal Breakfast including mimosas. Valerie was on top of the world. Sitting across the table with real linen and the elegant setting was something she...
"Jeff has Chester take him to the job site. Valerie finds out."
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...
"Jeff is hurt at work. Valerie takes him home to recuperate."
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...
"One night - two parties"
The Saturday before Halloween was the date for the company party. Since this was to be the first one, Andy and Jeff were hoping for a good turnout. Most of the workers on the project signed up for it, but...
"The lovers take Mom to the company picnic. Mom meets a new friend."
Every summer, the owner of the company throws a party for his employees. He has a few acres well out of town. It comes complete with a four-room house and a good-sized pond. All of us chip in Fifty bucks...