Chapter 6: Lauren“Well? Spill the beans, girl! Y’all are sure takin’ your own sweet time gettin’ to the point.” Victoria leaned across the table toward Lauren. “What’s she like?”
“Okay, okay!” Lauren laughed. “She seems nice, normal. Probably pretty reserved by your standards, but not everyone has your Texas charm of course.” She took a sip of the steaming café au lait Victoria offered, having insisted Lauren stop by her house the next day to tell her all about her conversation with the potential boarder. A plate heaped with fresh-from-the-oven pecan cookies sat between them.
“Did you ask if she could cook?”
“For heaven’s sake, Victoria. I wasn’t interviewing her for a job. Anyway, why are you worried about my finding someone to cook for me when you keep me supplied with far more calori
