Part of the Family

As we got closer to the house, Vance suddenly said, “Hey, Seraphine, do you mind helping me bring the Baby’s Delight package from Dalia Lou restaurant?”

I stared at the back of his head, confused because he hadn’t turned to look at me. Then I glanced at the back of Lydia’s head, equally puzzled.

“I don’t understand,” I said. “You want me to go pick it up?”

“No,” he replied, still focused on the ro