-Benjamin "Joseph, come downstairs and greet your daughter." "Ah, your mother. Coming, Nola," he called. "See you downstairs, son. Skye, dear. Oh, you look magnificent. You owe me a dance tonight," he kissed her hand and left downstairs. "Your father, always the gentleman," she smiled as she came in. "Yeah." I do not want to talk about how much my parents love you. "My parents are coming as well. Xander thought that it would be a good idea for your parents and mine, to spend a little time together before the wedding. He is making them stay at his Hotel in Bellevue." "Is he now?" "Yes. I thought it was an amazing idea." "Of course you did." "What's that supposed to mean?" "Let's see. How about the fact that we keep pretending for the sake of your father and we leave my

