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RED HOT JELLO
Setting the Scene:
Dan Castleberry, an internationally famous ice skater, sits alone in his wealthy
parents’ home. It’s Thanksgiving morning, and the house is empty. Mr. and Mrs.
Castleberry, in their usual custom, are having Thanksgiving dinner at the Country Club.
Dan is looking forward to an old-fashioned, home-cooked meal at Carlee’s house, with
her two children. She invites him to come over earlier than planned, eager to spend as
much time with him as possible.
Excerpt of Ice Castle:
By ten o’clock, the scent of roasting turkey and sage dressing filled the Bennett
house. The salads were chilled, the corn casserole was ready to pop into the oven, the
homemade Parkerhouse rolls were rising and dinner was well under control. Bobby and
Becca were watching the Odyssey videotape, and Carlee was putting the finishing
touches on the cheesecake. The sound of the Gaither Vocal Band filled the kitchen and
made her spirits soar as she harmonized along with them. Dan was due at eleven and life
was good. On a sudden whim, she crossed the room and dialed his number. He answered
almost immediately. “Ah ha! You’re sitting on the phone. Who were you expecting to
call? Ed McMahon or Dick Clark?”
“Naw, what would I do with ten million smackeroos? What’s up? You got that
rubber turkey cooking in the oven?”
She felt a little foolish calling him, her mother had always cautioned her against
girls calling boys for no good reason. Funny she should think of that now. Dan was
hardly a boy. And she was way beyond the girl stage. Friends should be able to call
friends, shouldn’t they? “I was thinking about you, wondering if you were busy? I
thought maybe you’d like to come over a little early.”
“Sure, if you need help.” His voice sounded eager.
RED HOT JELLO
Ingredients:
¾
cup red hots (or more)
Three 3-oz packages of lemon Jello
3
cups boiling water
-¾ cups cold water
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