Vienna was surprised by Alan's call and turned back to Nisan and Vanessa, who asked her if something was wrong, and she told them nothing.

"I have to return for dinner; Alan's grandfather is at the house," she explained, and Vanessa sighed, dissatisfied.

She had been looking forward to them eating together outside the hospital for a while, and they were finally able to make a reservation tonight, but now it was canceled.

"They seem to really take you as their daughter-in-law," she grumbled. ...