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

“The way the lights reflect in your glasses and in your eyes…Green…just like the trees.”


“You don’t know what color your eyes are?”


A shrug was Del’s response. “I don’t look at them all that much. Not that long ago, you said they looked like Ginger’s.”


Though close to dozing off, I forced mine open long enough to hear what they are.


“What are they?” Del was wondering, too.


“They’re, uh…It’s getting dark.” Baily stood, leaving the answer to float about the sky with the flurries. “We should check out the lights from the street.”


“You’ll have to unplug me first.”


“There.” Suddenly in a hurry, Baily tossed the cord and rushed down the ladder to join me on the balcony. “Careful coming down.” He didn’t wait outside to make sure Del would be.


Chapter 17