Eyes met across the table, hesitant to say anything foolish, for fear of disturbing mother's cheerful mood as her cherry red cheeks seemed to be glowing. Even Elias, who usually brought light to our discussions, chose to remain silent.
"How was your night?" she asked generally.
"Good!" We all synchronized.
"How was yours?" Elias finally opened his mouth to speak, glancing at her and quickly back at his food in a shy way.
"Hmmm... pretty well I would say." she smiled.
"Well, I could tell by your jolly gestures that you had quite a night; I hope you're alright?" asked Elias with his eyes open wide.
"I am fantastic! ... You know what?... I am feeling for cheesecake; Anyone else?" she asked as she looked into our nervous faces. "Juliaa! Get us some cheesecake." she bellowed as Emma smil
