The dining room was already set with a hearty meal when she and Mrs. Cox entered. Mrs. Cooper was waiting for them.

"Mrs. Cox, I'm afraid I won't be able to finish all of this by myself. Come and have a seat with me”

Mrs. Cox flashed a grin and then said, "Eat as much as you can, Madam. We do have guidelines. I can't come any further."

Jemima nodded "I see..." and continued, asking, "Do you have any children?"

Jemima was able to let go of a lot of tension now that Cole was nowhere to be found.

"I do! They are currently enrolled in a college. They are...