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impression that First ladies weren’t invited.”
    Mimi rolled her eyes as she rolled up her sleeves preparing to wash her hands. “Who gave you that impression, Leon? Yes, First ladies attend. They even have a First ladies luncheon that the wives attend on the first day of the Pastor’s conference. I used to book everything for him; I know.”
    “I never knew that.”
    “I always figured that you didn’t want to go. It’s on the conference agenda,” Mimi responded walking over to the sink and washing her hands. “He could have mentioned it. He never ceases to amaze me.”
    “Maybe he just didn’t think about it.”
    Mimi laughed. “Evan, you know this isn’t Leon’s first rodeo. It’s on his itinerary.”
    Evan tried hard to hide her disappointment seeing that she had been trying to schedule time with Leon and he hadn’t even mentioned this possibility.
    “Who knows, I might accompany him but right now, I’m going to concentrate on this weekend and I know he’s just as excited about this weekend as I am. He’s even talked about making it bigger like renting out the skating rink or something.”
    “Yeah, okay,” Mimi said, as if unconvinced.
    “Don’t start.” Evan looked over at Mimi who began rolling cookie dough into balls. “Give him a break.”
    Mimi stopped rolling and looked at Evan. “You’re always taking up for him. How genuine is he if he’s never invited you to any of the Pastor’s conferences that he attends every year?”
    Evan felt herself getting annoyed at the conversation already. “Mimi, the pastor is my husband.”
    Mimi stopped placing the cookie balls on the pan and glared at Evan. “Really?”
    Evan regretted it as soon as she said it. “Come on; let’s just have a great time with the girls.”
    Mimi made a face then smiled. “We’ll discuss the good pastor later then.”
    Evan shook her head. “No, we won’t. He’s our pastor and your boss so I think you should remember that.”
    “You mean your boss?” Mimi grimaced. “…cause the church employs me.”
    Evan began wiping down the counter then stopped and looked at Mimi. “Come on, Mimi.”
    “Yes, come on Mimi. I’m not that bad,” Leon’s deep voice interrupted their conversation causing them both to look over at him as he leaned back in the kitchen doorway with his legs and arms crossed.
    His voice caused instant pause; even causing Evan to jump just a little upon hearing his voice. She awkwardly smiled. “Hey baby.”
    Leon walked in with a sly grin and kissed Evan on the cheek then turned his attention to Mimi.
    “It’s good to see you Mimi; blessing the First lady as usual I see,” Leon commented grabbing an apple out of the crystal bowl on the kitchen island.
    Evan and Mimi looked at each other; Mimi smiled. Leon’s appearance had caught them both off guard. Evan continued wiping the kitchen counter ignoring the tense atmosphere that had become the norm between her husband and her best friend.
    “Leon,” Mimi said seemingly embarrassed. “How are you today?”
    “Fine, thank you.” Leon answered.
    Mimi picked up the baking pan and placed the cookies in the oven. “I’m going to check on everything,” Mimi said walking out of the kitchen and toward the family room.
    Evan eyed Leon who seemed to have an attitude watching Mimi walk out of the kitchen.
    “You’ve been busy,” Leon said looking around at the platters of food.
    Evan nodded. “Yes, there is so much to do today. I’m so excited about this whole weekend though.”
    “I bet,” Leon said staring at Evan. “With all that you have to do, I’m surprised that you have time to gossip with Mimi.”
    Evan frowned. “We weren’t gossiping.”
    “What were you doing?” Leon asked taking a bite out of his apple leaning on the counter.
    “Talking about how exciting this weekend is going to be.”
    Leon nodded. “Oh, ok. Anyway, I think it’s highly inappropriate for you to allow her to bad mouth me in my own home. Maybe you