The table burst into laughter. I can’t hold it in anymore and laugh along, remembering how Nicole had once joked to herself about how her cooking might be a "safety hazard." Even Mark is nearly choking on his drink, muttering, "At least she has other talents, like being a good doctor and her training is coming along well."
I grin, trying to defend her, just a little. "Hey, hey, from what I have gathered she's got a few dishes she can make well enough!"
Aiden laughs, giving me a playful nudge. "Sure, sure. Let us know when you find 'em!"
The laughter lingers, lightening the mood even further.
Amelia looks at me and asks, "And how do you think it is going to be seeing your mom again after all these years?"
"At the beginning it was really strange having to run the pack all on my own wit
