Julian Junk was often teased about his last name and his father's occupation as a garbageman. Mackensie Keller grew up privileged and spoiled. As teens, Junk and Mickey make plans for their future, but when Mickey is sent off to boarding school, he tells Junk their parents are probably right -- they just don't belong together.<br><br>Back in town ten years later, Mickey is all grown up. He and Junk reconnect as adults, but so much was said, and so much has changed. Though he asks for forgiveness, which Junk grants, though old romantic feelings are quickly rekindled, Mickey is reluctant to bring a new man into his young daughter's life after his last relationship's failure. He's also harboring a secret, one that threatens to spoil upcoming Thanksgiving plans.<br><br>Once Junk discovers the source of Mickey's dilemma, he devises a crafty plan to make everything right. Will it work out? Will Mickey accept his help, and can the two of them make a go of it with so much stacked against them?

One Man's Junk

“Pops put a turkey in to roast before his nap yesterday and made sandwiches out of it.”


“There are eight. I counted to make sure.”


“Well, he says three for him, three for me, and two for Violet, since she’s little.”


“But I’ll share. We also have chips, water, apple juice, pie and doughnuts. All we’ll need to stop for is hot coffee.”


“I’ll be sure to thank him. Violet will, too. I brought celery, carrot sticks, apples, peanut butter, and wheat crackers.”


Chapter 34