Chapter 14THE PRESIDENT SAID good night and returned to the White House, after commenting that only a year ago they'd all had Thanksgiving together. “It feels like ancient history.”
The rest headed to what had been their regular gathering place, the Russells' house. Emily told Linda to get TJ settled. Ashley and Tony helped with her luggage. Lights that had been off for months lit the house top to bottom. As the kitchen traffic began, Emily picked up the unaddressed envelope and moved it to the other piles of mail on the counter, making room for plates and glasses.
“He has soda, but not much else,” said Lois, searching the refrigerator. “A little ham, some cheese.” She opened the freezer. “A pizza.”
Jane said, “This is silly. Nothing's here and nothing's open. We can go get hoagies. At
