"We are so glad that you came today. You have no idea how much that means to all of us. After you left last summer, you were the topic of conversation...for days. You were the perfect stranger that came into our family, befriended our daughter and showed her the kindness and love that she so desperately sought. It could not have been any more unlikely than it was, and yet it was perfect. There were so many days when I wished that I could call you to return to us, to share her final days. She looked angry, so I think he might be in for a rough night. Alice said we have two more parties scheduled before closing, but they haven't arrived yet," Peter said as he cut fresh limes. "So ... how was it?"She was surprised by the question because Peter didn't normally ask about what she did with the guests. "Well, it was pleasurable. Ms. White asked me if I would like to join them," Stephanie said with a smile."Ms. White did? Isn't this her first time here?" Peter asked, astonished."Yes,. Stifling the beginning of a grin, I said to Claire, “That’s not helping at all, young lady,” and I started laughing, with Claire and then Annie joining in.After we all calmed down, Annie asked, “So, if not that, what is your problem?”“Kalista just told Charles that she is in love with him, Annie. THAT is our problem,” my precious redhead remarked.I went through my entire conversation that I had had with Kalista earlier. Mom listened patiently and when I was through, she got up and walked behind. "He laughed with me then turned to get ready for bed, I bade him goodnight and headed off to get myself a hot chocolate before retiring myself."You know what they say about chocolate," Paul grinned as I was leaving "it's a substitute for sex."I nearly stumbled at his words; my 'Lover Boy' had ribbed me with that very phrase ever since he'd learnt of my love for hot chocolate. Now here was my own son using the same words, exactly the same words!"Where on earth did you get that phrase from?" I.