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The Journey Home ~ Part 1 of Chapter 3 ~ The Thanksgiving Dinner Explosion

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The Journey Home ~ Part 1 of Chapter 3 ~ The Thanksgiving Dinner Explosion

If you're not for sure what you've stumbled upon in this blog...the explanation and Chapter 1 is here and

Chapter 2 ~

People Come Into Your Life When You Need Them is here


 

Chapter 3 ~ The Thanksgiving Dinner Explosion

Ava was not riding very well in the car this morning on the way to her parents home...  she had tried eating crackers before getting out of bed to calm the nausea but it didn't quite do it.  Jacob was still clueless about the new baby.  Ava just couldn't get ready to tell him ... maybe it would be better to tell him in front of others... he would control his anger better if there were other people present and he always was in control in front of her parents.

 

That was the answer and today would be the perfect day.  She would simply make the announcement during Thanksgiving dinner to everyone, including Jacob.   

 

Jacob didn't have any family.  Ava thought maybe that was the reason he seemed to live angry a lot.  He had told her that they all died in house fire when he was small.  The firemen had only been able to rescue Jacob and he had been raised in an orphanage so he didn't even have adoptive family.  There had been burns on his face but a caring plastic surgeon had donated his services so that all traces of the scars were gone. 

 

Ava dreaded telling Jacob that they were going to be parents.  He had not had a happy childhood in the orphanage and fearing bringing small ones into this world.  What if something happened to him and Ava?  What if their children wound up in an orphanage lihe he did?  He was not going to take that chance.  They had agreed, "No Children." 

 

Now what?  She was not about to abort the baby.  Maybe by announcing the pregnancy over Thanksgiving Dinner,  Jacob would realize how happy it was going to make her parents and also that if something happened to the two of them, her parents would raise the baby.   

 

Jacob parked the car next to Steve's car, Ava's brother.  There were 7 cars parked in front of the house.  Joan, Ava's mom was hurrying out the door to meet them with a big smile on her face.  It was going to be a wonderful happy Thanksgiving!  

Part 2 of Chaper 3 later today...

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Comments (10)

Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Judi - I just stopped by to wish some of my favorite people a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you'll find lots of peace and rest this special holiday.

Nov 24, 2011 01:01 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

the rest of chapter 3.... Judi, Judi,Judi...I am an impatient woman.... you will be finishing this novel soon won't you? LOL 

Nov 24, 2011 01:19 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

I think I have to go back to part I & II for this to make sense, but you definitely piqued my curiosity! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Judi!

Nov 24, 2011 01:29 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Something tells me this is going to be a Thanksgiving to remember for both Jacob and Ava.

Nov 24, 2011 01:53 AM
San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

Ok ...   In Fiction ....  I guess miracles can happen for this to end well .......

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2011 02:58 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Judi, I think a Ava might be a little surprised by Jacob's reaction to the news.

Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a special day with your family.

Nov 24, 2011 04:42 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Judi ...  a little drama always add spice to a family Thanksgiving dinner.  This year I hope the drama is only found in your novel!  Have a great day ...

Nov 24, 2011 06:30 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hope you have lots of fun and food with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 06:44 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Judi

Your Fiction book is taking shape, have a great Thanksgiving.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 24, 2011 07:36 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Judi

Judi, I sure did want to be sure to get by your blog to leave a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

May each and every day bring you and your family many blessings!

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Nov 24, 2011 12:57 PM