Chapter 19
The next morning, the men showed off their newly acquired tractor and a bus load of welcome and badly needed supplies. Ronnie carried a single box over to Melissa and Brooke. They both squealed when he opened it up and carried it to the porch. The other ladies gathered around.
“Lipstick, powder, nail polish, combs, brushes, and lotion as requested.”
Brooke gave him a bedroom kiss to his embarrassment.
“There are another dozen boxes full of stuff in the bus, plus fabric,” he added, when his flush faded.
Reggie also shared the news of their potential new friends. “Maybe in time, the country can partially heal itself. Hopefully, progress, like we’re making, is happening all over.”
“Yeah, without all the people who caused the downfall of this country,” James said.
“At least f
