Deirdre patted Brendan's hand, and he loosened his grip around her waist. He spoke in a righteous tone. "Be more careful next time."

"Don't listen to his nonsense." Deirdre glared at Brendan as a warning. "We were just fooling around.

"Joe, you're here so early. Is lunch ready?"

Joseph nodded. "Yes, yes. My wife works quickly, and she has already finished cooking lunch. We're just waiting for you to come and eat."

As the three of them headed to the Talbots' home, they noticed a pregnant woma