the $2.15 Thanksgiving dinner page 2

the $2.15 Thanksgiving dinner page 2 by ric Gustafson


John put the large tray of mashed potatoes into the tray well. Glenn Maxwell came out and put a tray of yams into another of the wells.
Mary Horst walked past John carrying napkins and plastic utensils. " I believe we are ready to serve".
John noticed a long line of people were already gathered. " Glenn, I think we are only missing the turkey".
" I'll go get it". He walked back into the kitchen.
A young man who was first in line put a hand on his stomach. " Boy, am I hungry".
John smiled. " It'll just be a minute". He stared at the ever growing line. " We are just waiting for the turkey".
Just then, Glenn ran out. " The turkey is gone".
" What!" Glenn screamed. He glanced at the volunteers. " Where is Lucas?".
" Who's Lucas?" exclaimed Mary.
" The new volunteer who asked me if he could watch the turkey".
" Oh him" said one of the women in line. " I noticed earlier that he ran out the front door with something around his neck".
John ran to the front door. He observed a dark van pulling out from the front curb.
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