Dinner ended better than expected. We heard a lot of stories about Lucas parents and mine, especially back when they were in high school and we also had to go through the embarrassment of listening recall moments when we were still babies. I was so close to yanking Lucas's head off when he threw his head back for a laugh. Of all events my mother could have brought up, she chose to bring that time when I accidentally peed my pants during my first day of school. I'm pretty sure Lucas remember that day all too well- now that, that memory has been unlocked. After dinner, I had gathered the plates and went back to the kitchen to wash them up. The distant beckoning of Lucas mother telling him to help be could be heard and soon enough, it was the two of us in the kitchen. I work the wash while

