Ginger the cat is the centerpiece of a lucrative entertainment and merchandising empire. A blue Christmas seems certain when his owner Katherine passes away right before Thanksgiving.<br><br>Katherine’s will appoints her loving and loyal groundskeeper Baily as executor, leaving estranged grandson Del livid. Since Del wasn’t around, it’s stipulated he must spend thirty days under the same roof as Ginger and Baily to get to know the cat as a loving companion, not just a commodity, in order to share in any inheritance.<br><br>As the men bond over the weeks leading into Christmas, Baily is unaware Scrooge-like Del is sneaking around, searching out cash and other valuables. Will they be able to make nice once Baily discovers Del’s naughtiness? Which list does Ginger end up on? And what will Katherine’s last gift to each man mean to their future?

Ginger Bread

“I’ll hold the cat during the service.” When Del reached for my carrier, there in the large church’s arched entryway, I hissed. I could be jerky, too, and had no problem showing my true feeling. The place was so big, and, so far, rather empty, which caused my objection to echo.


“I don’t think that would go over very well,” Baily said.


“She’s a cat.” Del reached out again. “Cats do what they’re told.”


“Your call, Ginger,” Baily told me, bringing the carrier’s mesh part to his sweet, loving face. “You want Mr. Swann to hold you?”


When turned in that direction, I hissed again.


“Fine.” Del was wise to pull back his hand. “She’ll have to get used to me eventually.”


Chapter 4