That weekend

Phil took care of his own needs for the night, knowing that as a family they were already supposed to go over to Jay and Gloria's house for a barbecue. Jay had begged him to reconsider before he left to go back home, and Claire almost refused to talk to him that night, sleeping on the **** edge of the bed, her sobs shaking the bed, but Phil wouldn't be deterred. He was going to finally get Gloria.

Saturday morning came, and Claire kept trying to change Phil's mind, going as far as threatening to cancel the get-together, but the protests from Alexandra was enough to change her mind again. There was no way for her to cancel without telling her why, and keep the secret of her relationship with Jay.

They ended up leaving early, arriving at the Pritchett house just before noon. Jay hadn't even started the grill yet, and Gloria was still getting ready, but the look on Jay's face when Phil got out of the car spoke louder than words that he remembered Phil's demand. He greeted his grandchildren warmly, letting them into the house, and then Claire. Phil was almost shocked at the greeting Jay gave Claire. Either he had been blind for the past twenty years or Jay didn't see any reason to hide it any more. As the older man hugged his daughter, Jay's hands slipped down and squeezed Claire's ass, pulling her against him. She tried to give a smile, but the knowledge of what may happen today spoiled the effect.

Smirking Phil walked past the two and into the house.

"Pheel, so good to see you," Gloria said, walking up to him and giving one of her patented half-hearted hugs. "Deed you bring your suit? We are all planning on swimming before lunch."

Phil nodded, looking over his shoulder at Jay. "Sure I did," he replied, one hand sliding around her back as they turned toward the back yard.

They ended up swimming for a while, Jay working the grill as everyone else was in the water, Claire trying to distract Phil. He was having none of it, though, constantly close to their hostess. Then Jay spoke up, "We'll need someone to get the rest of lunch ready."

Phil thought fast. Where would he want to make his move?