Stay Out of the Kitchen
In a small Texas town, a widow discovers that her past can be overcome and that corporations should think twice before messing with a band of determined retirees.
Welcome, friends!
Glad you're here. New day, new rules. You have all been so wonderful, I am going to just keep posting chapters as long as you keep reading. I really appreciate the comments!
Chapter 1
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In the quiet Texas Hill Country, Mary Louise has finally adjusted to widowhood after two turbulent years. Every Wednesday, she joins her friends Dottie, Beverly, Joanne, and others for food, gossip, and the kind of laughter that makes aging bearable. But when Larry announces that a California corporation has purchased nearby land to build a massive music venue, Mary Louise's peaceful retirement suddenly teeters on the brink of chaos.
Chapter 2
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Mary Louise is enjoying a cup of coffee, admiring the view of the beautiful live oak trees that cover the rear of her property when her late husband's past resurfaces in an unexpected way. She likes things peaceful and in order. Not happening today.
Chapter 3
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Beverly gets in trouble at the Y and we get a brief glimpse into her past, and just what makes her tick.
Chapter 4
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Worried about his mother, Mary Louise's son insists that she "see someone." The result is her first session with a relentlessly upbeat life coach who starts uncovering memories Mary Louise would rather keep buried.
Chapter 5
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Mary Louise reflects on her session with the life coach and travels back to a Halloween party before Austin, before Albert, and before she had much experience with life outside her family home.
Chapter 6
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Ugh. Jerry.
Chapter 7
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Mary Louise goes on a date.
Chapter 8
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Pickleball!
Chapter 9
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The real Joanne.
Chapter 10
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Mary Louise digs a little deeper with Cheyenne.
Chapter 11
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Mary Louise hosts the Wednesday dinner crew.
Chapter 12
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Mary Louise tries to figure out what RogLee is really up to.
Chapter 13
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Mary Louise and Cheyenne visit the Grand Canyon.
Chapter 14
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Mary Louise gets a surprise visitor.
Chapter 15
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Mary Louise goes to another party.
Chapter 16
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Mary Louise does a favor. A big favor.
Chapter 17
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Dottie needs some coffee.
Chapter 18
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Loneliness ain't no joke.
Chapter 19
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The Demons of Dublin.
Chapter 20
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Carla wants to come home.
Chapter 21
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Heavy session with Cheyenne. I'm still working on this one, and I didn't post the complete chapter. I feel there are some necessary things that need to be revealed, but want to handle it in a way that feels right.
Chapter 22
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Let's redecorate! Plus Dan sighting and encounter with Jerry.
We're halfway there!