Preoccupied with the usual Saturday chores and preparations for the family dinner, Emma managed to keep CV and PCB concerns at bay, Holly acting as an added distraction with her constant chatter. Following Dugald and Maurice’s arrival, Cal diverted his brother’s attention from imminent divorce proceedings and other legal matters, by seeking advice about garden landscaping, essential now that the new shed was in place. Dugald took great pride in his property, so needed little encouragement. The brothers stood side by side in front of the barbeque, one cooking, the other clutching a bottle of non-alcoholic beer. Holly flitted in and out of the house passing around the various snacks she’d made, while to Emma’s surprise, Maurice insisted on setting the dining table.
The meal passed without a
