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

Bright and early Christmas Eve, we were up to make breakfast. Baily, after practically skipping down the stairs, checked the advent calendar first thing. “New pajamas,” he read aloud. “I knew it would say that. You know what we should do? After we walk the dogs, let’s go shopping. In fact, forget breakfast.”


“Don’t worry. Not yours, just mine.”


I should say! I was quite relieved when Baily went to the cat food cupboard.


“We should get out of here before Del drops in, though, so I can surprise him tonight.”


So giddy, my Baily, he’d flip flopped like my battery operated fishy fish, because of Katherine’s note, I assumed, as if she’d touched him like an angel. I hoped that meant no more silly talk about leaving me. I would have done anything within my mental and physical capabilities to keep Baily with me. I already had.


On the other hand, if you don’t open that can you’re holding within the next ten seconds, it’s gonna be sharp teeth on bare toes, mister!


Chapter 31