MIGUEL'S GUEST HOUSE
Miguel walked into the kitchen with his footsteps quiet against the tiled floor.
As soon as he entered, he spotted his sister, Elizabeth, standing at the stove stirring a pot of stew. The aroma of the herbs and vegetables filled the room.
"Hey," Elizabeth greeted Miguel warmly with a smile as she saw him walking into the kitchen.
"You're just in time. Dinner is almost ready," Elizabeth said to her brother.
"Hey, Liz," Miguel said, returning her smile though it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Smells great. What are you making?" Miguel asked his sister, trying to start a conversation.
"Your favorite — beef stew with mashed potatoes," Elizabeth replied, stirring the stew gently.
"Figured you could use some comfort food after the week you've had," Elizabeth said sm
