Chapter 18
It was the last Saturday before Christmas, which meant the tree lot was busier than ever, and once Josh had the cocoa set up for his mom, he was busy all day bringing in trees and helping customers. He’d only had a few minutes to check on his mother, but she said the hot cocoa was a huge hit, and she felt so relieved knowing that the customers had absolutely nothing to complain about. Everyone was having a wonderful time.
While Josh drove the tractor, his mind returned continuously to his date with Delaney. He knew they’d have fun no matter where they went, but Delaney had watched the performance with a sense of wonder he usually only saw in small children, such as his nieces, and he loved how she grabbed life with gusto. Everything she did was full of joy, and he absolutely l
