Olivia laughed at that one.

Sophia wanted to know whether he had made the cake himself.

Margaret said he had, and that it was nearly inedible.

It was the first time I saw the beginnings of a relationship form without anyone trying to win an argument.

Before we left, Margaret asked whether she could visit us in Texas someday.

“Maybe,” Noah said.

“Could you make pancakes?”

“I could try.”