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“Best Thanksgiving ever.” Brooke popped a snickerdoodle into her mouth, and she wasn’t lying. “Tell it again, tell it again.”
When a night of observation hadn’t revealed anything concerning, the doctors had released Brooke at lunchtime. Aaron had picked her up along with Blue, and then he’d cobbled together a Thanksgiving dinner with ingredients we had in the kitchen while Brooke offered advice from the couch. And while he was cooking, people kept dropping by with food and sympathy.
Ginger pumpkin cheesecake and a greetings card from Blue’s mom.
Fruit-and-nut trifle and flowers from Mrs. Crowe.
Apple cranberry pie and a crocheted blanket from Darla.
Cookies and handmade candles from Paulo.
The snickerdoodles and a set of coasters from the Snyders.
Crystal wine glasses and
