She spun in her brother's arms and giggled while she pecked his cheek and shared the warm hug with him. When he put her down she ushered him over to a seat and then swept off to the bar to whip up a quick highball for him the way he liked it.

"Here you go, dinner won't be but a jif! And I can't wait to hear what you boys think of the new rosemary mashed potatoes! And you better save room for dessert! Cherry, pumpkin and apple pies, since I didn't know which ones you would like."