When Leah enters the house, she instantly sees Mavis and their mother cooking in the kitchen. They glare venomously at her, and Leah just stands there awkwardly, not knowing what to do. If she tries to help, they will tell her to go away and leave them to their cooking, why should she join in the middle. On the other hand, if she leaves without trying to help, they are sure to ask her if they are her servants to prepare food for her while she goes to relax. Leah continues to stand in the kitchen, hoping at least her mother tells her something to do. The door opens and in comes John, looking sweaty and bad tempered from working on the front lawn. He, too, glares at Leah. "Mother, you should have seen your son in-law. Your daughter here now deals with old men," he says, looking Leah in t