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"Yes, yes of course," Mary htful as she absently pushed her mashed potatoes around on her plate

"This is really good, Mrs Bra-umm, Mary," Jodi said with a smile as she took a bite of mashed potatoes

"So, tell e smile as soon as Jodi had food in her mouth

"You already know all about her," Danny said, surprising her

Mary’s eyes narrowed on Danny "I have waited years for one ofwoman home to meet me! You will not deny me this mole one of Danny’s brothers suddenly dropped their heads and become completely focused on their food while Jason, Trevor and Kenzie sat there, clearly enjoying the his food around on his plate as he stared down at the table Frowning, she looked from Danny to the end of the table where his father was also staring down at his plate, pushing his food around

"Jodi?"

"Haze away from Mr Bradford to focus on his wife, his really happy wife

"Tell me about yourself, Jodi"

"There’s really not thatself-conscious as every pair of green eyes at the table looked up to watch her as she answered

"I’ "Danny said you went to college?"

"Yes,her throat as she shifted in her chair, subtly looking around, hoping that so to co "I have a Master’s in History with a concentration in Antiquities"

"Very nice, very nice," Mary said, nodding approvingly "And your family? Danny said that you’re very close to your father?"

"Yes," she said, s weakly, because they were close, but over the last couple ofher father She didn’t want him to see how far she’d fallen, because it would only take one hug fro hi

She really missed him

"Why are you here?" Danny suddenly asked, distracting her She looked over at hi his food around on his plate

"There was a party," Jason said, taking a large sip of his ice tea

"And eren’t invited," Trevor finished for hi

Okay, then………

"And Haley and Zoe?" Danny asked, still pushing around his food

"Were," Jason answered, taking a bite of mashed potato