I went inside for more napkins.

The kitchen was busy but comfortable.

A friend sliced fruit at the counter.

Someone had left a mug near the sink.

The drawer holding old correspondence was closed.

Nothing needed to be hidden, and nothing needed to be displayed for our guests to believe we had earned a pleasant morning.

When I returned, Daniel carried a tray of lemonade glasses, each filled to a different level.

“Before you say it, I know they’re uneven.”