Mandy said, leaning over to glance in the pot Mary rested in the middle of the table. “Is that chili?” “With homemade cornbread,” Mary replied, affectionately tousling Jake’s hair as she moved past him. “This was always Jake’s favorite meal when he came to visit. He’d shovel eight bowls into his mouth in one sitting.” “I’ve had dreams about this stuff,” Jake said, reaching for the ladle. “This is my favorite meal ever.” Ally narrowed her eyes. “You said my seafood Alfredo was your favorite meal ever.” Jake swallowed hard as he shifted his eyes to Ally. “I meant that this was my favorite meal until you started cooking for me, Angel.” “Nice save,” James said. The three couples sat around Ben and Mary’s expansive kitchen table. Mandy and Ally were thrilled because it had benches on two sides – just like Little House on the Prairie.
