Nan was secretly thankful; she looked at the guys and said, “Sorry. Gotta go,” and scurried off to the group of girls. She plopped down on her kne...s at the edge of the blanket and let out a sigh of relief. “Hi. Thanks,” she offered. “No prob,” the girl who had called to her responded. “What are you doing prowling all by yourself?” scolded the girl at Nan’s right. She was blond and tanned and reminded Nan of your typical California girl, except for her accent, which sounded not-quite southern.. It's just so cute. He really loves you. It drivesBarb crazy." They were all happy for us. I mean, I figured that they would be."He just said, "Yeah." What's up?" I said, putting my head on his chest, looking up. "You'vebeen out of it all night." Nothing. It went as I expected." What does that mean?" It means they were all thrilled. My mom reacted exactly as I thoughtshe would. You're having her grandchild." Stop. I'm having OUR child. She's thrilled for US. Not me. Us.She said we're. But what do you think of my theory? You know him a lot better than I do." I'm thinking about it. But I'm thinking about whisky more. Come on, Glenmorangie to toast Edward's head one more time. I'm a grandfather. Isn't that great? Except that I'm married to a grandmother now."Once we were back at his flat, and he'd made two steaming mugs of the most wonderful, rich dark black coffee. And had poured, with extreme reverence, two glasses of this Orkney's whisky, the name of which I'd already. Since I had gotten dressed earlier, I had stayed so busy that my littlepea brain didn't register the fact that I'd have to go outside to cook.And remain there at the grill to tend the steaks and burgers, the wholewhile in plain view! Finally, that fact did come to the surface. Shit!Janice had this planned out pretty well.My grill was in the garage and I usually rolled it out onto thedriveway to cook. I'd be on display for all to see. Now I really haddoubts as to whether I could go through with.