Chapter 26The rest of December was manic. I went to Bethany Beach to check out that house. It was just what Aunt JL wanted, quiet, far enough away from the beach so you wouldn’t be bothered but close enough to everything so you could get whatever you needed and enjoy all the perks of living on a beach…
I went back up to Boston the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The Parlor was doing so well, that both Pat and Kellen were on all week, not a day off for thirteen days. Jean had thought of hiring another host but hadn’t found anyone yet. She semi-promoted Parker to host, but he said he didn’t want that job permanently.
For Christmas, I bought Pat a bright red gown to wear for the holidays, among other stuff.
“I wish you wouldn’t do this,” she complained. “How can I ever buy you a gif
