Chapter 46: Lauren“Aw, Mom. You didn’t get marshmallows for the yams? That’s the best part!”
“I’m sorry, honey, but it’s not the end of the world. I thought I’d try them with pecans and pineapple this year. It’s kind of a southern thing.”
“I know, but…” Kayla put on her best pleading look as she watched Lauren slide the turkey back into the oven after basting it with butter.
Lauren laughed. “Well, it’s a little late now, sorry. Unless you’re dying to go to an overcrowded grocery store and get in line with all the last-minute shoppers.”
“You think I want to drive that junk heap of yours? I’ll make the sacrifice, even though it won’t be the same.”
Craig came in from the garage. “What are you sacrificing, little girl?” He put his arm across Kayla’s shoulder.
“Mom didn’t get any marshmal
