BBQ Underway

It honestly didn't take long for Duke and Sarah to get swept up in the genuine goodwill of the other attendees. Both Duke and Sarah felt considerably more comfortable after some casual talk. A couple of the new neighbors excused themselves, though not enough to disrupt the wave of good conversation. It was then that Sarah speaks.

"I'm sorry, but I have to use the bathroom. Could someone please show me where it is?"

It was then that Liam Sheeran stood up. "I'd be happy to, Mrs. Adams." He spoke with the same accent as his father. Sarah thought it sounded like some type of Irish. "I've been in the house enough times to know me way around." He gives her a charming smile.

"Thank you very much, Liam." She has to admit, it was nice to see a younger man look at her like that. "I'll be back in a bit, Duke!"

"You want me to come with!?" Duke calls back.

"I'll be fine, babe! You have fun!" She yells back before as Liam makes his way over to her. He spreads his hand and arm in a "shall we(?)" gesture, which causes Sarah to giggle slightly. "Lead the way."

As the pair head off, Duke's stomach growls.

"Where the heck is Luke? Shouldn't he have something done by now?" Duke asks, a little annoyed if he was being honest. What he didn't notice were several of the people at the table exchanging knowing looks.

"There's some cold stuff at the far picnic table," Gabby suggests, trying to be helpful.

Shanice nods in agreement with her wife. "This happens sometimes so we like to be prepared."

"Nice! How about we grab some? Anyone wanna come with me?" Duke asks, the idea of eating lifting his mood a bit.