Devil's Food page 1

Devil's Food page 1 by ric Gustafson


Roy McReed pressed the white garage door button to shut the garage door. He opened the kitchen door and walked into the spacious newly remodeled kitchen. " Hi sweetie".
" Hi honey" Margaret McReed replied as she put down a carving knife. " I'm just finishing up our Halloween pumpkin.
He put his brown briefcase on their wooden hutch. " Work was really busy today". He walked over to the white refrigerator. He opened it and peered inside. " Have you seen my Hostess treats?".
She smiled. " Yes, on the side next to your cheese slices".
He noticed the familiar red, white and blue package. He took one out, tore it and took a big bite. " I love these things".
" What are they?".
" Hostess Devil's Food zingers".
" That reminds me". She smiled. " I need you to do something for me".
He gave her a peck on the cheek. " Anything".
" I need you to go to the store and purchase our Halloween candy for tomorrow".
" Ok".


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric