Chapter 76: Cinnamon Rolls

Hallie and Vivian were laughing together in the kitchen after another unsuccessful attempt at smacking a big ball of dough into submission. Instead of forming itself into a nice rollable surface, the gooey substance was just sticking to their hands.

It was a beautiful morning, and Hallie wouldn’t have wanted to spend it any other way than helping her mama make dessert, just like when she was little.

She thought no one else was up yet, and she could enjoy the quiet of the morning, but of course Luke had to walk in, looking fresh as a daisy.

“Looks like we’re having something delicious for breakfast?” he said, putting on his suave character.

“Not if this dough doesn’t cooperate,” Vivian replied.

“Maybe I can be of help,” Luke volunteered.

“Oh, thank goodness,” Vivian said, “I’ll leave this in your capable hands, Luke. I’m sure you can help us straighten it out.”