Chapter 16 - Jim

“Do you boys want a second helping?”

“Yes, please,” I tell Mrs. Langford, even though I’m already full from the first plate of chicken

potpie I had. But it’s homemade and delicious.

“Your interview was pushed to tomorrow?” she asks as she puts another helping on my plate and moves on to give Jacob another scoop.

“Yeah. The chief surgeon wanted to talk to me as well but couldn’t. There was a nasty car accident and he’s been in surgery all day.”

Mrs. Langford grimaces. “I don’t know how you do it. I’m so thankful you can, of course. We need more good doctors like you in this county.” She gives me a warm smile. “You’re staying here tonight, don’t even try to tell me otherwise.” Mrs. Langford smiles. “I love to have both my boys back! It’ll be just like college. Except you’re both much more mature,” she adds with a wink. “What  about dessert?”

“Rose was right,” Jacob says and puts a hand on his stomach. “You are trying to fatten me up