When Piper and I got back, the kitchen was a mess, and Laken and her siblings had flour all over them. Nigel was standing there to the side, with a scowl on his face.
“What are you kids doing?” Piper asked them as she set her bag down.
“Making cookies,” Kole answered with a cheesy smile, picking up a cookie off the baking sheet and popping it into his mouth.
Laken informed us, “We were bored while we were waiting for you guys, so we made cookies and a pot of chili. Nigel is not too happy with us about the mess.” She looked over at him and gave him a small smile. “But we promised we would clean the kitchen up when we are done.”
Nigel huffed. “I will have to scrub everything they miss afterwards.” He crossed his arms and leaned against the counter. Laken went over and kissed him on the c
