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

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

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 ...