Searching For Jenna novel Chapter 51

"Absolutely," Terry said. "Ralph was just telling me about the great fishing holes and golf courses. I'm ready. All I have to do is put in for my retirement, and I'm done."

Everyone looked at Elliot. "Hell yeah! I'm ready to come back."

There was a whoop and holler on the other side of the restaurant from some of the regulars, who had started coming when the restaurant first opened.

A loud "WHAHOO!" came from the kitchen after someone apparently told Jason.

Elliot stood and hugged Sandy. "Looks like the dream team is back in business."

"Yep. Now, we just need some good servers," Sandy said.

"We'll find a good team," Elliot said.

Angelica and Amber came out to clear the plates from the table. "Looking forward to working with ya," Angelica said and winked at Elliot, who blushed.

"Call me tomorrow, and we'll talk about when you think you want to come back and go from there," Sandy said.

"Sounds good," Elliot said. He looked around the restaurant and had the sensation of being at home. He couldn't wait to start this new chapter of his life.

Thanksgiving was upon them before they realized what was happening. Darlene and Elliot had left Wednesday from Evansville so that they could spend the night in Salt Lick at Elliot's trailer.

Caroline insisted that Darlene and Elliot join their family for Thanksgiving at Ralph and Valerie's. Terry wouldn't get there until late Thursday, so they were holding off dinner until close to five.

Caroline came out to Elliot's trailer early and picked up Darlene so she could help with the dinner preparations. Darlene's condition was getting better every day, but she promised Elliot she wouldn't overdo it. He wasn't planning on going over to Ralph and Valerie's house until later in the day. He wasn't interested in spending several hours with Cara and Bonnie. College football wasn't one of his favorite sports, but he'd be happy to watch it with Terry and Ralph and avoid the women.

Finally dragging himself out of bed around noon, Elliot showered and shaved. He ran his hand over his chin checking its smoothness. It was one of the compromises his mother had asked him to make. She wanted him to stay cleanly shaven so she could see that hint of Jenna that she saw in his face. He was happy to do whatever he could to make her happy.

It was cold outside, so Elliot opted for a blue University of Kentucky hoodie and comfortable jeans. The great thing about the hoodie was that he could get by without wearing his binder. Having his top surgery was going to have to wait until he got the money together for it.

He arrived at Caroline's house close to four. His timing was perfect because Terry had also just arrived. "Oh man! It smells good in here," Elliot said as he entered the house.

"Come on into the living room, Elliot," Ralph called. "The women have banned us from the kitchen."

"It's Ralph's fault," Terry said. "He's apparently been in there picking at the food."

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