My sister-in-law called my 22-pound Thanksgiving turkey dry before I’d taken off my coat.

This time, I couldn’t find one.

I looked at the turkey.

Then at Brenda.

“If it’s only going to do,” I said quietly, “perhaps I should take it back.”

Graham stopped opening the wine.

Renee looked up from the dining table.

Brenda frowned.

“Take it back where?”

“To my mother’s house,” I answered. “She has a few people coming over. I’m sure she’d appreciate having a turkey.”

Brenda stared at me.

“You can’t be serious.”

I didn’t answer.

Instead, I took hold of the heavy platter.

“Margo,” Graham said sharply.