Chapter 46 ~ December 31 The Reading of the WillRobert Barrett placed his file on the table and rolled his shoulders. His neck popped, which he took as a good omen. Considering the meeting he was about to have, Bob needed all the good omens he could get.
He glanced at the seating chart Natalie had prepared. From his right, Jolene Jarvis, Naomi Brazda, Arthur Rossi, Harriet Johnson, Josephine Danchuk, Kenna Shores, Mickey Shores, Dave Becker, Rita Becker, Leon Belmont, Camelia Belmont, Norah Swenson, and, finally, Ben Swenson at his left.
As he stood quietly at the head of the conference table, the murmurs stilled and all eyes focused on Bob.
“Welcome, and thank you for coming on short notice,” he said, and settled into his chair. “I realize you’re all grieving your wonderful Freda—we al
