Part 128 (1/2)

”Good for you!” Maggie patted him on the back.

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”Thanks. By the way, I have an idea I'd like to discuss

with you and my uncle. Do you think we could all meet for

dinner tomorrow night at the hotel? My treat.”

”Sure, if you think Clyde is free...

”Or do you mean willing?” asked Gavin.

”Well, you know how he's been lately. Anyway, he's

already left for the day, but if you like I can invite him first

thing in the morning.”

”It might help to get him there.”

”Can I tell him what this pertains to?” She was won-

dering herself.

”Just tell him it's an idea that could help all of Pine

Mountain.”

She brightened. ”Okay, he just might be interested in

that.”

{ n the morning Maggie called Scott into her office. ”I

asked my mother what she thought about hosting your

wedding on New Year's Eve,” she began in a serious

tone, her face somber as if to convey unfortunate news.

He nodded with understanding. ”So, I suppose it was a

little overwhelming for her?”

”Well, it's pretty last minute, you know.”

”Yeah, I figured it was too much to expect of anybody. It

was Chloe's idea, really. But I appreciate your thinking about

it. I can understand Audrey's reservations-”