Page 66 of A Slice of Summer
Margot stood across the aisle at the Tea Leaves and Coffee Bean’s booth.
“I’ll see if your aunt needs anything else.” After that, Garrett would go to Taryn’s booth. “Let me know if Callie needs anything.”
As he walked toward the Summer-Cuppa-themed stall, Margot met him halfway. She handed him a small cup. “Courtesy of Raine and her baristas.”
“Thanks.” He took a sip. The hot liquid went down smoothly and the hint of vanilla appealed to his tastebuds. “How does the quilt look?”
“As good as yesterday.” She beamed. “I appreciate you and Brandt hanging it.”
“I’m meeting my brothers at your house. Text me if you need anything.”
“Are you bringing them to the fair today?”
Garrett nodded. “They’ll want to see Callie and see if she has a to-do list for them.”
He hoped to spend time with Taryn. He glanced at her booth where she and two of her employees filled the table with desserts. Garrett couldn’t wait.
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Taryn placed smallplates with slices of pie and cake on a tiered server. The picnic cookies aka watermelon frosted sugar cookies had been such a hit she kept them as a sample today. She would use up the lemon bars before bringing out the brownies.
“Anything else, Boss?” Brecken asked.
“Keep Jayden in line at the bakery.”
Brecken chuckled. “Always.”
He lumbered off, all arms and legs.
Finley wouldn’t arrive until today’s festivities opened, but she didn’t need help yet. Carl was on the schedule to take his place later and work until the fair closed. It would have been easier if she hadn’t lost three employees to the other bakery, but she couldn’t change the past. If that trio had worked at the Summit Ridge booth yesterday, none had stopped by to say hello.
Don’t think about it.
Taryn refilled her apron pocket with coupons before checking everything again. Samples, napkins, forks—everything was where it should be.
She blew out a breath.
Now all she had to do was wow every person who visited, so they would go to the bakery after the fair. Easy-peasy.
She gulped.
“Looks even better than yesterday.” Garrett sauntered to the table in a brown T-shirt and tan shorts. The casual style suited him, but she wanted to see him in a tuxedo. He wasn’t the best man. That honor belonged to Sam Merrill, who worked at Wags and Tails. But Callie mentioned her three brothers being ushers.
She couldn’t believe the wedding was only a week away. And Garrett would leave Silver Falls two days after that.
Taryn’s throat tightened.
Don’t think about it.Especially with him right here.
She pressed her shoulders back. “Thanks.”
Garrett peered at the desserts. “No brownies?”
“Not until later.”
“That will disappoint Brandt.”
“He’ll be here tomorrow. In fact, I’ll tell people to return if they want one.”
