"I wonder who'll find the coin this year," said her husband, Stan. It was tradition: whoever got the portion with the coin hidden inside could look forward to wealth and good fortune in the year ahead.
Eleanor dolloped on brandy butter and handed out the puddings.
"Think I've got it!" declared Stan after a few mouthfuls. "Wait. What the hell's this?"
Eleanor leaned back, smiled and watched Stan hold up her wedding ring.