Norris replied, "I guess I should discuss it with Madge first before..."

"Discuss?" Joie's voice dropped, "Discuss what? You're the man of the house! Are you saying you can't make a simple decision without running it by your wife?" "Mom, it's not about being the man of the house. It's just basic respect to at least mention it to Madge..."

"Spineless! Go ahead and discuss. It's best if she agrees, but it doesn't matter if she doesn't. Your father and I are definitely coming over tomorrow!"

With that, Joie slammed down the phone.

Norris was speechless.

"What's wrong? Who was that?" Madge walked in from the backyard to see her husband scratching his head.

"...Mom."

"What did she say?"

"She wants to come over for a family dinner tomorrow, kind of a housewarming..."

"That sounds lovely," Madge said with a smile. "Let's invite the whole clan then. Jack, Jill, and their families, and don't forget Alva and the rest."

...

early,

four in the afternoon, everyone

around, her heart souring more with

at that, but seeing it in person

the most eloquent and composed guest found themselves unusually

a nudge from Irving Cole for Abbey to manage a forced,

also there, turning to Madge, "Auntie, may

"Of course."

the living room and then disappeared from

was too busy to come, but

a generous envelope, beaming, "This mansion looks fantastic, congratulations!" Madge tried

"Thank you, Raven."

no

arrived with Raven, taking the prime seats on the couch and began surveying the interior of the mansion.

mansion was...

outclassed their current townhouse

decor was already impressive, but Roseanne had added

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