Yesterday's Embers (2009)
“Things that might not be easy for her to hear.
Chapter Forty-three Mickey set a plate of goulash and biscuits in front of Doug. He looked exhausted. Wheat harvest was in full swing, and he’d only been in long enough to take a quick shower and plop down at the table. The sun was quickly sinking below the hedgerow west of the house, and the clock over the refrigerator said 9:55. He’d been working since five thirty this morning, in the field most of that time.
Growing up in Clayburn, Mickey had al...ways known harvest was a pivotal time of year, but she’d never realized what hard work it was to bring in the crops. Since the first day the wheat was ripe enough to cut, Doug had been out the door before dawn and didn’t come home until it was dark.
“You want iced tea or a Coke?”
He ran a hand through his still-damp hair. “Tea, please. But I can get it.” He started to push back his chair.
“Don’t be silly. Stay put.” She fixed his drink and brought it to the table, then went back to the sink.MoreLess
Chapter Forty-three Mickey set a plate of goulash and biscuits in front of Doug. He looked exhausted. Wheat harvest was in full swing, and he’d only been in long enough to take a quick shower and plop down at the table. The sun was quickly sinking below the hedgerow west of the house, and the clock over the refrigerator said 9:55. He’d been working since five thirty this morning, in the field most of that time.
Growing up in Clayburn, Mickey had al...ways known harvest was a pivotal time of year, but she’d never realized what hard work it was to bring in the crops. Since the first day the wheat was ripe enough to cut, Doug had been out the door before dawn and didn’t come home until it was dark.
“You want iced tea or a Coke?”
He ran a hand through his still-damp hair. “Tea, please. But I can get it.” He started to push back his chair.
“Don’t be silly. Stay put.” She fixed his drink and brought it to the table, then went back to the sink.MoreLess
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