On their way home, Callie texted her mother, including a selfie showing her smiling and all the bags and boxes in the backseat and cargo area of Mark’s SUV. Rosemary immediately responded with a laughing emoji, followed by a text saying Jimmy would be waiting for them to help with the packages.
When Mark turned into the driveway, Jimmy was waiting for them on the porch, rubbing his hands together to keep them warm. He smiled as he waved to the pair, blissfully unaware of what awaited him.
Callie giggled and asked, “Do you think Mom told him how much stuff there is to take inside?”
“Not a chance!” Mark laughed. “The poor guy has no idea what is about to happen. I’ll help you out of the car with the leftovers and tell him to start in the backseat behind you as soon as we are out of the wa
