Billy hung up the phone and looked over at Big Bill. "He says we'll sit down to eat abut 2:00. Says to leave our instruments at home. His girlfriend don't like music."

Big Bill snorted but made no other comment. He turned to his mother. "We'll come by here for a visit Thanksgiving evening, then. Except for the year I spent in 'Nam, there's never been a Thanksgiving I haven't spent with you, Mom. I'm at least gonna see you."