The Divided Family (2016)
“Joel flopped into a chair in Tom’s living room. “Otherwise I’d have been alone on Christmas Eve.”
Tom’s dimples deepened as he took a seat on the couch across from Joel. “You’re welcome to stay the night and spend Christmas Day here, too.”
“Naw, that’s okay. Your folks will be here tomorrow, and I wouldn’t feel right about cutting in on your family time.”
“It’s no big deal. I’m sure Mom and Dad wouldn’t be bothered if you joined us for dinner.” Tom thumped his stomach. “Mom will be cooking a juicy ham, baked potatoes, and a green bean casserole. My contribution to the meal will be the pumpkin and apple pies I bought at a local bakery the other day.”
Tom’s offer was tempting, but Joel declined. “My aunt Verna called this morning and invited me to join her at my sister Elsie’s place for Christmas dinner. Things have been kind of tense between me and my family since Dad’s will was found, so I think I ought to show up and try to be sociable. I’m taking everyone gifts, so maybe they’ll see... it as a selfless act.”MoreLess
Tom’s dimples deepened as he took a seat on the couch across from Joel. “You’re welcome to stay the night and spend Christmas Day here, too.”
“Naw, that’s okay. Your folks will be here tomorrow, and I wouldn’t feel right about cutting in on your family time.”
“It’s no big deal. I’m sure Mom and Dad wouldn’t be bothered if you joined us for dinner.” Tom thumped his stomach. “Mom will be cooking a juicy ham, baked potatoes, and a green bean casserole. My contribution to the meal will be the pumpkin and apple pies I bought at a local bakery the other day.”
Tom’s offer was tempting, but Joel declined. “My aunt Verna called this morning and invited me to join her at my sister Elsie’s place for Christmas dinner. Things have been kind of tense between me and my family since Dad’s will was found, so I think I ought to show up and try to be sociable. I’m taking everyone gifts, so maybe they’ll see... it as a selfless act.”MoreLess
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