"Mom, Dad, so good to see you," Janelle said, as she lugged her bags to the back of the car. Her dad popped the trunk, and she loaded them inside. "I'm so glad you were able to pick me up." She climbed into the back seat.

"Of course, no problem at all. We want to hear all about your trip and why you cut it so short," her mother said in a stern voice. "You didn't really get your money's worth from what I can figure."

"I have so much to tell you. Have you had dinner ...