Chapter 16Gloria had left a big pan of veal scaloppini with capers and artichokes, in the refrigerator, which just had to be heated. There was also a large bowl of antipasto. We all worked and had it on the table in just over fifteen minutes, thanks to the big microwave. Lillian opened another bottle of wine and we sat down to eat.
Sophie turned out to have a delightful sense of humor, when she could translate it into the right words. As the evening wore on, I could see what attracted Rachel. Sophie was a free spirit who had a view of life similar to Rachel’s. We drank and laughed our way through the evening. I think I was the only one who showed the effects of the wine.
Finally, Rachel showed us to our room. “Well, here you are,” Rachel said as she opened the door to our room and flippe
