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.

serving Estelle, Evelyn picked up her utensils to do the same

politely declined, leaving Evelyn

finished their meal, Evelyn saw that Gabriel hadn’t touched the food she served him, which left a

hadn’t dared hope to be Gabriel’s girlfriend; she just respected him a lot and wanted to

mentioned that Jonathan had already

the family, Gabriel didn’t make

her satisfaction, “This place is amazing – great views, delicious food. I’m not familiar with J City, so from

replied, “No problem, there’ll be

Evelyn nodded enthusiastically.

waiting for Eugene to bring the

group leaving, she greeted them warmly, “Mr. Carnes, Ms. Macclain,

other and began to chat, “Came

“Yeah.” Sylvia chuckled softly.

said, “About that blind date mix-up, I’m really

and whispered with a giggle, “It’s fine by me, actually. I was more worried he’d

His temper isn’t that

rest of us used to be scared stiff of

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