Beatrice said, “How about if we go back to our house, Miss Sissy? We have all sorts of breakfast things from going to the store last night.”
This time, the mention of food had the desired effect. With alacrity, the old woman slipped into the backseat and put her seatbelt on.
Wyatt gave Beatrice a rueful look and murmured, “It looks like a day of distractions might be in order. I wish I could stick around the house and give you a hand.”
“Oh, it’ll be fine. After we eat, I’ll call Meadow. She’s watching the baby today and I’ll ask her to bring him over.”
“Great idea,” said Wyatt as they got into the car.
When they got back to the house, Noo-noo grinned at them in welcome from the front window. Miss Sissy and Beatrice headed inside and Wyatt drove away for the church.
The little corgi
