It was nearing time for lunch when they reached the small shared kitchen. Dee had excused himself for a short time to check in with Ava and her family to see if she wanted something to eat. He had returned, grinning, and informed them that Ava was hungry and wanted pizza rolls and dino nuggets for lunch.
“Dee, the kitchen will make that for her. All I have to do is tell them,” Roxy told him.
“Is there any rule that says I can’t help out by making her lunch when she asks me to do it?” Dee asked defensively. He gave Roxy a questioning look that made her smile when she saw how disappointed Dee was at the thought of not making lunch for the little girl.
“You are welcome to make her anything she wants, anytime she wants. So are her parents or anyone who is sitting with her. That is why we h
