Gabriel walked back into the private dining room just as Jonathan had arrived.

Evelyn was initially seated next to Estelle, but as soon as Jonathan came in, she scooted over to sit beside him.

Seeing Gabriel return, Evelyn beamed, “Gab, the food’s out, and it’s to die for.”

Gabriel didn’t respond, instead turning to Jonathan, “When did you get here?”

“Just got here.” Jonathan said with an easy smile, pouring a glass of wine for Gabriel. “It’s the host’s home brew. Give it a try.”

Estelle chimed in, “I want some too.”

Jonathan poured her half a glass, “That’s your lot.”

Estelle wasn’t greedy; she accepted it and then poured half of her share into Evelyn’s glass, “You could hold your liquor pretty well back in Zion. It’s chilly out; a little drink will warm us right up.”

Evelyn laughed, a touch embarrassed, “That was all an act; I get buzzed pretty easily.”

The group chatted while they drank, with Jonathan and Gabriel deep in conversation, but Jonathan still made sure to look after Estelle with a consideration that made Evelyn look on with envy.

Estelle, Evelyn picked up her utensils

leaving Evelyn with an awkward

hadn’t touched the food she served him, which left a bittersweet feeling in

just respected him a lot and

to pay, Courtney mentioned that Jonathan

it was all in the family, Gabriel didn’t make

satisfaction, “This place is amazing – great views, delicious food. I’m not familiar with J City, so from now on, if there’s a cool

problem, there’ll be plenty of

Evelyn nodded enthusiastically.

waiting

greeted them warmly, “Mr. Carnes,

and began

“Yeah.” Sylvia chuckled softly.

“About that blind date mix-up, I’m really sorry I didn’t clear things up

closer, and whispered with a giggle, “It’s fine by me, actually. I

“My brother? His

with you is his temper fine. The rest of us used to be scared stiff of him.” Sylvia

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