Chapter 28 – ME’s Report
Wednesday Morning, October 7th
Crane Family Farm
“Mom, it’s Mel.”
“Hi sweetie. I was just heading out the door to go and take a shift at the bakery. Hannah’s doing those carrot cake cupcakes today that you like so well. Do you want me to set a couple back for you?”
“Um yeah, sure, but listen; that’s not why I called. Do you have a board meeting at the church tonight?”
“Yes; every other Wednesday. Why?”
“I want you to promise me that you’ll do your best not to bring up anything to do with the opera house.”
“Well, why would I even bother, dear? Pastor Scott made it clear at the community meeting that the church isn’t interested in it. You were there, for heaven’s sake. You heard.”
“But, Kent will be there tonight, I’m sure, and you seem to have a knack for g
