Alex said with a smile, “Go ahead and eat as much as you want. All that matters is that you enjoy them. It’s free.

“Help yourself. Once you have your fill, you can pick some for your family.”

Sheila dropped the formalities. “I’ll take you up on that. I’m coming next summer to pick berries.”

“Deal.”

Alex took out two fruit baskets. He handed one to Sheila.

“Let’s fill these two baskets up to bring back.”

Sheila uttered cheerfully, “Look at me, eating and taking some home.”

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