Spencer: I would have to consult with Miss Helena as to what their December schedule is. She is my first priority. But if she is out of town, then I would love to. Give me a call next week sometime and I’ll let you know.

Bette scurried to her office and wrote Spencer his check. She threw in an additional amount to pay for the additional help. Things had gone beautifully.

Bette: Helena says she does not need you until tomorrow morning. Thank you for this. We could not have done it without you.

Spencer: It was my pleasure Ms. Bette. Thank you for this opportunity.

They escorted Spencer out the back door.

Tina: They put everything back together as if we have never had company. The linens are done. She even remade the bed and readied it for guest. Make sure the housekeeping gets that room when they come tomorrow.

Bette: Leave a note, as we won’t be here. So where is that tea?

Angie and Suzanne came in and sat with Bette and Tina. Margaret and Mary were upstairs taking a nap. Daniel was upstairs playing his video games. It had been an active day and the meal made them want some alone time.

Angie:  Wow, mom, that Thanksgiving dinner was great. That is the most people we have ever had at one time, isn’t it?

Tina:  Yes, it is. We had some pretty large dinners at Grandma Peggy’s but I don’t think that she had more than about 15. We had 24 or 25? I was glad to see Shay and Jordan. Bobbie thought they may go to their girlfriend’s homes.

Suzanne:  They are going.  I do not know how you can eat twice in one day like that. The food was terrific. The turkey, the dressing and that sweet potato souffle. Oh, and that broccoli casserole was wonderful. I hope we have some left overs of that?

Angie: I’m sure there will be some.  But I’m so full right now, I can’t think about food.

Tina: Well, tell you what. Tonight, we can have some ham sandwiches and we can save all the left overs until Sunday. That way, our big Sunday meal can be a rerun of this meal. I just need to put it all in the freezer and get it out early on Sunday morning. I think there are plenty of desserts. If there are some pecan pies, I could freeze the whole ones, but the cakes need to be eaten this weekend. I saw several people had a slice of the chocolate cake with the strawberries. I could freeze half of the caramel iced cake.