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, Madge headed out to

the afternoon, everyone

in, looking around, her heart

knew Norris had moved into a mansion, a luxurious one at that, but seeing

composed

a nudge from Irving Cole for Abbey

to Madge, "Auntie, may

"Of course."

wandered around the living room

busy to come, but

generous envelope, beaming, "This

"Thank you, Raven."

no need for

the couch and began surveying the interior of the mansion. They exchanged glances, both seeing the astonishment

was... Absolutely

outclassed their current townhouse by

was already impressive, but Roseanne had added her touch inside and

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