(There were always apples in the orchard behind the house and watching Mam peel apples was a fixture, hence the cryptic photo...)
Everybody stood in the restaurant, awaiting the matriarch's arrival. All three of her children were there as were most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The group was so large that the restaurant owner had agreed to open just for them.
When Mam arrived, on a fancy horse-driven carriage no less, she was surprised to see so many members of her family there. "Hey!" She pointed at Simone's cousin. "You told me you were going to a wedding this weekend!"
He nodded, unable to hide his grin. "Mom told me not to tell you anything because this is supposed to be a surprise."
"What surprise?" She asked, surprised.
"We're here to help you celebrate your birthday," he said.
She brought a hand to her mouth as her eyes filled with water.
Simone's heart warmed. She was so happy that hubby had agreed to bring the entire family to witness this...
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