Page 25 of Sunsets at the Beach House

“What is all that stuff?”

“Mostly wedding cake supplies.”

Kat just nodded, not fully understanding what that meant, but if her mom needed it, Kat was sure it was important.

Claire nodded at Kat’s basket. “What did you find?”

Kat pulled one of the kits out. “Make-your-own surfboard clock kit. Half-price. I’m going to make one for me and one for Alex.”

“How fun. Did you see anything that might make a nice gift for Willie and Miguel’s wedding?”

Kat sighed. “No. To be honest, I completely forgot. I was so wrapped up in trying to find a crafty thing I could actually do that it just slipped my mind.”

“Why don’t you go back toward the front of the store and look at all the picture frames? A beautiful picture frame for a wedding photo always comes in handy, even if it’s not the first time you’re getting married.”

“Hey,” Kat said. “That’s a great idea. Okay, I’m off to look. Are you just about done?”

Her mom nodded. “Yep. I’ll see you at the checkout in about five minutes.”

“Deal.” Kat went toward frames and found one pretty quickly that felt just about perfect. It was a chalk-white frame with shells carved into it but also accented with spots of clear glitter. And it held an eight-by-ten photo, which seemed like a nice size for a wedding photo.

Kat added one to her basket, then headed for the registers. Her mom was last in line. Kat stood next to her and showed her the frame. “What do you think?”

“I think it’s very Willie. Not only that, but it’s going to match the cake beautifully.”

“Yeah?”

Claire nodded and pulled something out of her cart to show Kat. She held up the small container. “Edible glitter.”

Kat laughed. “Now that is very Willie. It’s very Roxie and Trina, too.”

Claire smiled. “It is. I really hope this cake ends up looking as good in real life as it does in my head.”

“Mom, I’m sure it will. You have skills in the kitchen. Plus, you can always learn new ones by watching YouTube.”

Claire’s eyes narrowed. “Really?”

“Yep,” Kat said. “There are videos that will teach you just about anything you want to learn. From changing your own oil to replacing guitar strings and everything else. I’ve never looked for ones about cake decorating, but I guarantee you they’re on there.”

“Hmm.” Claire looked at her daughter. “I just realized what I need from the Landry house more than anything.”

“What’s that?”

“My laptop. You know, I never did much with it beyond email and some Facebook, but I think it’s about to get a whole lot more use. I could definitely use a class in gum paste. And fondant work.”

Kat just nodded, not entirely sure what those things were. “Well, YouTube will have whatever you need.”

“Good,” her mom said. “That will help a lot.”

“Do you plan on doing wedding cakes at the bakery?”

Her mom frowned. “No way. That is way too much work.”

“That’s why the bakers who make them charge thousands of dollars.”

Her mom’s eyes narrowed. “Did you say thousands? That can’t be right.”

Kat laughed. “Mom, when was the last time you priced wedding cakes?”

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