”“Of course my dear,” he smiled, then turned to Lacey, “There’s a pot in the back, just set it to boil and I’ll come back when it’s done... Also, your apron is in the back on the coat rack, here’s my key.”Lacey nodded, figuring she could tell him about her appointment later. She headed back, and picked up his key on the way. The day started slow as she was stuck waiting for water to boil ‘fun fun fun!’, and then when it was ready, he insisted on brewing the tea himself. She watched him chat with. I walked in here and the place felt empty. I didn't realise you were here, but there was more to it than that. It didn't feel like home, not because I've moved out but because Hope and Shawna aren't here." That's so sweet." Sweet?" Don't go all manly on me and pretend like you don't think it's nice, too." I ... Maybe," he shrugged an acceptance. "But I wouldn't call it sweet." It is sweet." Maybe it is. I wouldn't call anything sweet."Ally laughed. The doorbell rang and she started to get. Over dinner, Abbie is silent about what was just revealed to them. Tim can tell she is busting to talk about it. But Abbie is refraining herself to follow the latest of her rules for behavior. Tim is holding in his laughter watching her. Finally, he relents and says, “Abbie, it is now a known fact that Les and Phoebe are together and seem to have found companionship with each other. That is something that can be discussed. Just not going off on wild speculations about things between them. . At about five o’clock, my parents informed me that they were going out to dinner and I had to fend for myself. I had just pulled out my cell phone to order a pizza when I heard the front door open.“Hey Jim, does a pizza sound good for dinner? Since you love me so much, I’ll even let you buy.”“Where's the parental units?”“They’re out… Does pepperoni sound okay?”He paused for a moment. “What was going on in your room last night?”My jaw dropped open… Oh, Shit.I didn’t have many options here, but.