“There’s an extra table over there. We were keeping it for emergencies, but nobody’s using it.”
“Perfect! We’ll take it.”
We unpacked our desserts and arranged the little ingredient cards.
“Mom?” Lily asked quietly. “Are you still angry?”
“A little,” I admitted. “But I think I’m about to enjoy myself.”
She narrowed her eyes.
“Mom, that’s the face you make when you’re planning something.”
“Don’t worry. We’re not going to do anything mean to Madison.”
“Then what are we doing?”
“Remember how we describe your treats in our online shop? Let’s do that here. I’ll tell people about your recipes, and you can jump in whenever you feel comfortable.”
Lily considered this.
“Can I explain how I make the chocolate wings?”
“Absolutely. You’re the expert.”
Just then, the doors opened, and the first visitors came streaming into the fair.