There Is Hope

"Let's get something to eat before going upstairs," Tom suggested as he led Lucy towards the kitchen.

They both turned when Sonia squealed with a mouth full of corn dog as she descended the stairs.

"Lucy!" She cried excitedly as she ran to embrace Lucy with an empty plate in hand.

Lucy giggled as she hugged her, "Why do you seem so excited?" Lucy asked as Sonia pulled away as she quickly swallowed.

"I'm happy to see you, of course. And you too, Tom. Welcome back even if it's your house," Sonia said, and Tom smiled at her as he embraced her.

"Congratulations," Tom said, and Sonia pressed her lips together with a contrite look on her face.

"I should thank you for making Lucy insist I speak to Bryan," Sonia said, and Tom waved it off.

"That's nothing. I'm glad it worked out. Where is everyone else?" Tom asked, and Sonia pointed to the Den.