"If you’re not friends, I think that's okay. You can be a boyfriend and girlfriend. Ava is a good person, Uncle," Louis nodded reassuringly.

Emily imitated him. "And she's also beautiful and kind. Ava suits you well, Uncle."

As Ava and Jeremy fell silent, Kara laughed lightly. "Little Angels, how about we catch up with Philip? Poor Uncle Jeremy and Ava if you keep teasing them. They could turn into boiled crabs."

"That's a great idea, Mommy." A second later, Emily took Ava's hand. "Come ...