The living room was empty, but Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates could hear the sound of chopping of meat coming from the kitchen.

They could also hear Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards laughing.

It felt very warm in the house. Coupled with the vibrant noises, the two of them felt extremely at ease.

They placed everything they bought by the main door before washing their hands in the bathroom.

Then, they entered the kitchen together to find Annabeth's parents chatting as her father chopped meat wit