She stormed off to call her husband.
You’ll find out tonight.
I glanced at the brochure in her cart.
Beatrice’s smiling face filled the cover.
“Compassion Begins With Us,” I read aloud. “Quite a slogan.”
Walter chuckled.
“Especially after this morning.”
“Trust me, tonight’s going to give it a whole new meaning.”
No public humiliation.
He smiled. “I’ll make sure you have everything you need.”
Beatrice returned, still looking annoyed.
“Are we done here?”
“For now,” I said.
Beatrice had spent twelve turkeys trying to prove she was important.
By dinner, she’d wish she’d left the grocery store empty-handed.
Tonight’s going to give it a whole new meaning.
***
That afternoon, Beatrice posted online:
Caption: Tonight, we celebrate generosity, compassion, and exciting new beginnings!
I showed Mom.
“The turkey woman?”
“Yep.”
She’d left the grocery store empty-handed.
