Wishing for a cup of good, strong coffee to chase her mild hangover away, Kerstin opted for a hot shower instead. By the time she stepped out of the foyer and into the sunshine of another balmy Texas morning, she not only felt refreshed but ready for her family get-together.
“Good morning!” Even though the front seat was unoccupied, Kerstin got into the back where Sara was sitting. “Where are we going?”
“Your choice.” Dale turned around and gave her what she now classified as his fatherly smile. “Now there’s Jim’s, and Denny’s, and IHOP, and…”
“IHOP please, if you don’t mind. I’ve always wondered about those huge stacks of pancakes they show on TV and that sounds like a good place to find out.”
“IHOP it is then.” He put the car in gear.
Sara was even more striking sans ponytail. Her w
