The small group remained in the hotel room for an hour before heading out for supper. An awkward wait turned into an awkward car ride as Lucas insisted on riding with Sarah while Ruth and Alan rode in the other car. Now that he had found her he was desperate to keep her and Zoe within sight at all times. At the restaurant Ruth apologized profusely to the hostess as they only had reservations for four and now required six seats.
Gretchen merely smiled recognizing Zoe in an instant and happily rearranged their reservation showing them to a table near the piano. As before, she gushed over the three-year-old. Zoe enjoyed the attention even more than before.
There was some hesitation as to how they should arrange seating but Lucas insisted on sitting next to Zoe and Sarah. Sarah would have pr
