Picking Up the Pieces Chapter 17
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| Picking Up the Pieces | |
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| Chapter 17 of 42 | |
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| Time frame | September 29, 2001 |
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Locations
Characters
- JoAnne Patterson
- JJ Holst, Emily's 11-year-old son
- Kayla Holst, Emily's 12-year-old daughter
- Reverend Archibald Swift "Archie" and his wife Rebecca "Becky"
- Tyler and Cameron, Dave and Julie's sons.
Summary
The convoy arrives in Bradford, and Dave is once again astonished by the help from everyone. In addition to getting a lot of help to unpack and set up, he's surprised to see the house show new paint, some new appliances and furniture, and even food.
Jennlynn Swift's parents pitch in as well, surprising even Emily.
Emily's daughter Kayla proves to be a valuable babysitter for his sons during and after the unpacking. Afterwards, Dave and the boys have a dinner with the Holsts. Dave also has a couple of long calls with Shae; they enjoy the conversation, and Shae tells the boys a bedtime story on the speakerphone.
Also Mentioned
- Maude Perkins, the late owner of the house
- Arnold Perkins, Arnie, Maude's son who's renting the house out
