Sarah laughed a little, and acknowledged that she had often thought of me and our sexual escapades while in Europe, and missed those times. “I guess...I need to know what we’re doing now,” she said. “Are you okay with my coming back into your life?” she added, not waiting for my response. “Let’s put the sex aside for a minute,” I suggested. “I don’t want to dismiss the sex question, because it’s important; but let’s just talk about where I’m at.” Sarah said nothing, sipping her drink, and waiting. Mom smiled. "And I thought you didn't like to lie." It's a done deal." Dad said. "I quit two weeks ago."Thank you, God. Wait a minute. "Two weeks ago? Why didn't you say something?" That explained why they'd been acting weird."You were in the middle of play-offs. I, we, your mom and I, decided to wait till that was over." Well, at least you get unemployment while you find something else," I said, trying to look at the bright side. I wondered if anyone around here needed a strategic planner. The first week or so was true bliss I had Cal all to myself. Then the realization set in that my family would be visiting soon for the holidays and I had yet to tell them. I knew they would love Cal; it's just a nerve wracking process until they met. I decided to invite them to dinner on Saturday. When Cal came home from work I gave him the news and asked him to help plan our meal. Next I made the phone calls. My sons were easy they came over every few weeks for a home cooked meal. My sisters. "Dinner smells wonderful, what are you making?" Mimi asked Katie and then launched a barrage of insightful questions about the dinner and her cooking techniques, all the while offering to help. The redhead blushed and I knew from that moment on, Mimi would have her eating out of her hand.I was in the fridge looking for some baby carrots and dip when Mimi brushed my elbow. Her voice was low enough that only I could hear. "The stories are all true, aren't they?" Except for the one about Hungarian.