Corvin Estate, New Thessalonica, Planet Yuma, Coronado
She smiled her approval. "Monday is good." She was getting back to herself again but also getting closer to him.
Then she stated, "I didn't know you had an older sister." She sipped her tea, "I would relate I bet as I'm the older sister in my family."
After some small talk to get her into a better state of mind, she looked at the clock. "It's getting late. I should get him home."
Finishing her tea, she went to break the bad news to the boys that for her and Benjen, it was time to go home."
"Awe, Mom, OK," was his reply. He came out and was hugging her side.
She then looked to Erik. Not wanting to tip off Ben, she mouthed out the words, "Thank you."
Ben went out the door first. She watched him. When he got a few feet away, she snuck herself into the door far enough to put her lips at his ear.
"I'll see you later," she whispered and kissed the side of his face. She then snuck her way back out, took Ben in her arm and walked home.