Chapter 3:
Everyone Lends A Hand:
Preparations. So many preparations to be made. Menus to be written, invitations to be sent, entertainment to be booked, the house was abuzz with activity. It seemed every waking hour was spent helping to get ready for the magnificent event. A small fortune was being spent on the festivities, but it was money well spent. After all, it would have only otherwise been wasted on things like helping the poor and the needy.
Morticia had taken a rare trip into town to place a large order at the local grocer. Now it was just after four as the sleek antique limousine was pulling to a stop at the end of the driveway. The children would be home from school by now. Lurch hefted his weight out of the driver’s seat and the entire car shifted on its axel. He opened the door for her and extended his hand. “Thank you Lurch.” She said as she slithered out. As she walked towards the front door her eyes fell on an anomaly. A bicycle, bright with blue chrome, was leaning on its kickstand by the steps. “Hmmm.” She murmured, ponderingly.