Her family. The thought came unexpectedly, but, as Reiben surveyed the group laughing, talking, and eating, she decided it was frighteningly accurate.
Today marked the first complete year they had made it under the same roof. To mark the occasion, they sat down as a group to an exquisite dinner.
"You're rather quiet," Nicole stated in her quiet, British voice. "What are you thinking of?"
"Beginnings," she replied, smiling as she passed a dish to Nic.
Shane, overhearing Nicole's quiet query, leaned closer to Reiben. In an undertone he asked, "Do you regret taking us all in?"
"No, I couldn't."