Don’t make it weird. I don’t want to frighten Lily. I smiled and lifted the tray and placed it on the table.
“Thank you, House. This is very thoughtful.” Steam rose from the pot’s spout, and I neatly arranged everything. Rhett relaxed next to me, and Lily climbed into her chair.
“Thank you cart.” She patted the white cart and grabbed a piece of mini cake.
“Would you like some tea?” I held the pot up, holding the lid down.
“You have to talk like a cowboy.”
“Oh, um… would you like some tea, partner?” I said in a rumbly voice, and that made them both laugh. She nodded yes through her fit of giggles, and I poured us all a cup. I noticed House had chosen a sleepy time tea, that went best with cream and sugar.
“Will you pass the cream, good sir?” Rhett asked me, with his mustache nearly fa
