Bobbie looked where he was pointing to see Meri and Everly both openly eavesdropping on the conversation they were having with the kids. The two women were grinning widely and Everly shook her hand out as if it were burnt and then winked at Olivier. Bobbie chuckled at her antics.
“Mamaw ran away from home!” Ollie said excitedly. “We had to take her shopping for new clothes and everything. Daddy, she didn’t even have clean underwear with her.”
“I see,” he rubbed her hair as she gripped his hand. “Come, let’s sit and talk.” He looked to Max who was still clinging to Bobbie. “Max, where are you most comfortable having a talk? We can talk at the table, on the sofa or in your bedroom.”
“My bedroom,” he sighed loudly. “Can maman come?”
Bobbie smiled as she realized he’d already within second
