Lazy L Farm
Quanah, TX
Thanksgiving, 2007
“Damn, Jack, that was good,” said Ennis, leaning back in his chair and rubbing his stomach.
“You say that every year,” replied Jack with a chuckle. “Seems like somethin’ ‘bout Thanksgivin’ brings out your appreciation for my cookin’.”
“I guess it ‘cause it’s a food holiday,” said Ennis. “And seein’ you cook that turkey, makes me remember how you could barely open a can a beans when we was up on Brokeback.”
Jack smiled to himself. “Ain’t that the truth,” he said softly. “Times change, people change…”
“But one thing that ain’t ever changed,” said Ennis, reaching for Jack’s hand on the table.
“Ain’t ever changed and never will,” answered Jack, his eyes bright.
“Never will,” replied Ennis, squeezing Jack’s fingers.
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