Ed was trying to tell a joke and he was destroying it so badly that Stephanie couldn't stop giggling. On his third attempt Stephanie frantically waved at him to stop as she couldn't breathe. He finally gave up with a grin and pout. Carolyn was enjoying seeing Stephanie lose it. Grace was watching Ed with a grin and Zoe's eyes were twinkling with happiness.

Dessert was a choice of sticky toffee pudding cake, chocolate peppermint pie, ice cream and a variety of home baked cookies.

Ed sampled everything but the peppermint pie as he wasn't keen on that flavor.

Too soon the meal was over and the kids were tasked...