#fenixtj

True on that last too

A nod. "I considered that. But the management of the Lodge and barony is separate from family matters, yes?"

Jess nods. "Should be."

"From now on must be" Siv shrugs and sips "Good wine"

A nod...and a bit of thoughtful silence.

"Now...tell us more news of both of you?"

A somewhat awkward attempt to change the topic if the discussion has run its course.

"Um." Jess gestures that Siv can go first if she wishes.

"Well, for me, it's been mostly about the twins and Piper. Don't want to bore you all but if you'd like to see the sonogram?" Sheepish

"Absolutely," Brekke says, leaning forward with unmasked eagerness.

Even Jess looks interested in that.

Siv brightens, "Well, with twins they can end up in each other's way but...this one... " And so she shows the examples on her smart phone. For once, even the Grumps might be glad smart phones can do that

(Fade to Pics)