“Edith, since my grandparents, all four of them, and my parents are long gone your application for the position is gratefully accepted.”
“We need to go to Oakhurst today, Edith. Would you mind if we slip out now while Kitty is sleeping?” Zach took the dishes off the table and put them in the dishwasher.
Jason put two hands on his heart and said, “I think I’m going to have a heart attack. I’m in a house where the dishwasher isn’t me. I’ve had dishpan hands since I was seven.” Zach pulled him into his arms. Jason was laughing but Zach didn’t think it was too funny. Edith looked at Zach and shook her head.12
Thursday, Late Morning