“For a couple of weeks to see how Lacy is doing and try to rekindle our relationship.”
“That sounds like a great idea.”She was going to offer her home to him if he would be more comfortable there, but she would wait to see if things worked out between him and his granddaughter in a few days.
“When does she go to work in the morning?”
“Five.But you can come by any time to see her.You can take her out to lunch.She has a dinner date with Rory again tomorrow night and for a cougar run.So she might be in late like she was tonight.”
“Okay, well, I’ll let you get some sleep.I’ll drop by the shop for breakfast in the morning.”
“All right.We’ll see you then.”
He took his snowman mug into the kitchen, and she deposited both in the dishwasher.Then he said good night, and she locked up afterwards.She was glad the visitor at her door had been Lacy’s grandfather and hoped Lacy and her grandfather would resolve their differences.
And she hoped Lacy wouldn’t be annoyed with her for telling her grandfather she was dating Rory!
Then she had a weird thought.If Lacy’s grandfather was going to be here for the holidays, would he want to go to the Christmas dance with her?Not to dance, but just as company?The same with Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day meals.
No way would she let him stay in the motel for the holidays while he was trying to make up to Lacy to change her view of him.
Florence returned to bed, and it wasn’t long before it was time to get up and make breakfast, but Lacy was already working on it.“Is French toast all right?”she asked Florence with a cheerful smile.
“Oh, sure, that’s great.You probably smelled your grandfather’s scent in the house.”
“I did.I knew he would be here before long.”
“He’s staying at the motel.I told him you were sleeping, and he said he would be here for a couple of weeks.”
Lacy nodded.“It’s probably a good thing that we iron things out.”
“Especially before the holidays.About that, since you’re both here, how do you feel about him coming to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals?”
“That would be great.Maybe Rory can join us.”
“I did tell Frank that you and Rory are going out to dinner tonight, but that he can come to the shop at any time to talk to you.”Florence poured cups of coffee for both of them and brought the cream and sugar to the table.
Lacy didn’t say anything for the moment, then served up their French toast and a side of bacon.
When they sat down to eat, Lacy asked, “Are you going to the Christmas dance?”
“Sure.I go every year.There’s always someone to dance with, even if they are much, much younger than me.”
Lacy laughed.“Okay.I was afraid to ask you about it.”
“Yeah, and we have a girls-only fundraiser with a sexy Santa tea party.”
“Oh, how fun.”
“It is.One of the bachelors dresses up as Santa.We’ll be making the desserts for the fundraiser, and we'll take pictures with Santa.”
“What about my grandfather?Can he go to the dance?”
“Absolutely.While he’s staying here, he can join in all the holiday events.”
They started eating their breakfast.
“This is really good.Thanks for making it,” Florence said.
“Thanks.I never make it for myself.But for a couple of us, I thought it would be fun to make it.So, are you considering letting my grandfather stay at your house also?”
