After all the hoo-ha, the group only managed to get home well past eleven at night.

Upon entering the residence, Lilian told Laurence, “Make me something to eat. I’m hungry after burning all those calories.

“Oh, pop open a bottle of a good wine too. It’s been a while since I had alcohol. Tonight, Jane and I are going to enjoy a couple of glasses.”

Noelle jumped in. “I’ll make it. What do you and Mom fancy having?”

“Anything’s fine with me. Just whatever that’s the quickest to make.

“Laur