...Phil's mom signaled that she had something to say.
There were twelve of them in the Olive Garden restaurant dinner party. Most were family members and were there to celebrate Phil Madden’s graduation from the state of Georgia’s higher ed flagship.
Phil’s dad rose from the table and held his wine glass high for the toast.
“To my dear son Phil, of whom I am so proud,” he sang out.
The others applauded and cheered. Two of them made additional toasts before the glasses clinked.
A polite Phil sat on one side of his dad while his mom sat on the other. Karen, Phil’s brother Marty’s fiancée, knew that Phil and his mom almost never sat next to each other.
The red wine, appetizers and ‘entrees’ had been great as well as the jokes and teasing.
After the main course dishes had been removed, Phil’s mom signaled that she had something to say.
“I suggest we each order a very special dessert to honor my newly-graduated son even further. Just think, he’s now an ‘educated’ fool,” she said.
I think the last line is good because the reaction to her statement is important. Otherwise, the reader might wonder what happened after that. This way, it feels complete. Good story.
Leave it...I loved it! I felt as though I were there celebrating at one of my favorite restaurants with you! Great write...penned well!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Leave it alone, Randy; I love it. I also love how you mentioned the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant; it is one of my favorite places to eat, and I worked at an Olive Garden in Ohio for four years and two months. I loved it! Well done, my friend; bravo!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
If I could work, I'd go back to Olive Garden; that's how much I enjoyed it! :)
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