Chapter 44

Finn never smiled.

His heart heavy, Ethan managed to push himself up to sit, his right hand now resting on Finn’s cheek. “Hey.” It took a moment, but Finn’s eyes lifted to meet his own. Ethan forced a tiny smile. “It’ll be over before you know it. And we’ve got the holidays still.”

Finn gave him a curious look. “Holidays? But Deborah—”

“Two days out of the year won’t kill us. Besides…I promised I’d make you a Thanksgiving turkey. I don’t go back on my promises.” He began to see a twinkle return to Finn’s eye. “What do you want with it? Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Cranberries?”

Finn nibbled at his lip. “Can we make those baked yams with marshmallows on top?”

Ethan’s smile grew wider. “And steamed greens?”

“And fresh rolls with butter?”

“And for dessert, a sweet, creamy pumpkin pie with whipped cream.”