She gave a small jump at the loud noise and sent batter flying through the air.

This is a disaster!

Plates? The picture of perfection.

Do you need any assistance?

Yes sir.

She leaned against the back counter and released a slow breath. “It’s a marathon, Claire. We can do it.”

That was horrific.

Nice socks!

Scones in the servant’s hall! Get them while you can!

Claire bolts out of the way of their brawl

Caught Edward Dawson

Christmas Fudge ✅ Sugar Cookies ✅ Gingerbread ✅ Raspberry Shortbread ✅

Well I learned from the best didn’t I?

“And I’m better at sweet than you anyways,” she teased. “Perhaps I’ll teach you a trick or two.”

“I can assure you that it is me.” A Cheshire grin spread across her face. “And you know it since you had me make all the sweets.”

Claire toweled off her hands and tossed the rag at Maurice, laughing loudly. “I suppose I don’t, but I trust you have faith in me.”

Finally sat down for the first time in 13 hours.

She’s fallen asleep in the servant’s hall

I laid out snacks 🙂

Finally perfected the beignets!