Chapter 6

“You’re right, Ash,” I offer. “Just stay here and chill if that’s what makes you happy.”

Lenore nods at Ashley. “You don’t need to hustle off anywhere, dear. Maybe you could help your grandfather in the kitchen, getting pies started. Nicole, would you like to go into town with me to get wine and fresh bread? Frank seems to think we need special wine for the holiday.” Your Aunt Janice and her son will be here sometime this afternoon.” She turns to Poppi and says, “I’m sorry, Frank. For some reason I just can’t remember the boy’s name.”

Ash and I laugh. Poppi says, “Don’t worry, sweetie. We’d all like to forget about Dennis occasionally. You go on to the market with Nikki, and we’ll deal with Janice and her offspring when they get here.”

It seems to me that Lenore knows a lot about “Franks Plans for the Holiday.” It’s a little annoying, really. I mean, I think she’s hot, but I don’t have to approve of everything she does…