Viva Mama Rossi

Chapter 9 – Coffee Klatch

Chapter 9 – Coffee KlatchMamma Rossi

Tuesday Evening, October 14th, 2014

Crane Family Farm, Morelville

“Terry was a tough nut to crack. Some liked him, some didn’t,” Jesse stated as he toyed with the food on his plate.

Faye shot me a look that told me the subject of Terry was off limits so I tried to change it. “Your message said you wanted to know what I’d bought at Sharpe’s. You’ll never believe the deal she gave me on a...”

Not normally so talkative, Jesse interrupted and just kept going, “I figure there’ll be a funeral Friday or Saturday. That Sheila, she’s just too distraught to decide anything right now. The arrangements probably won’t be made until morning.” He hung his head down and stared through the table.

I traded glances with Faye. We continued with dinner in an uneasy si