Twenty-one

– The end is in sight.
– Sorry? The end?
– You begin to feel that you've broken the back of the preparations. Presents are all purchased and squirreled away for the big day. The food shopping is practically done.
– It is? Your food shopping is done?
– Practically. At least, I have got to the stage where I have enough food and drink in the house to last me a week. Or two.
– That's impressive.
– Other than the turkey.
– Well, I guess turkey is a little overrated. Always nice to try something different.
– I've got the potatoes. And sprouts. And all that kind of stuff. Even stuffing. It's just the turkey that's missing. As a fall back, I have a large selection of cheeses.
– And crackers?
– Would you recommend crackers?
– They generally help. As does the turkey.