Carmen had really outdone herself. Garlic mashed potatoes, smothered steak, and beans. She pushed herself away from the table and spoke. “Katie Marie, if you are done you may be excused. I have some business to discuss with Jake”. “May I take my pie upstairs with me?” Katy asked as she said goodbye to Jed and Jake. “Of course you can,” Stormy smiled and kissed Katy Marie. Stormy looked straight at Jake and asked. “What was going on with Benjamin this afternoon? It appears from where I was standing you shoved him.” Jed, sitting across from her, quickly turned to Jake. Jake’s eyes opened wide in surprise. “Well you are right. I did shove the old coot but he was being disrespectful and I won’t tolerate that.” Jake stood to his full height, nearly 6 foot 2 inches. It was obvious his feathers were ruffled. Stormy suspicioned that Benjamin didn’t have a disrespectful bone in his body, but let it drop for now. Jed spoke up as Jake was reaching for his hat. “Benjamin is just an old man.
