Nicholas asked the security guy if we could stop somewhere for a late dinner. "That won't be necessary, sir. The chef at the house was informed of your arrival and food preferences and will have dinner waiting for you."

"Food preferences?"

"Barbecued meats and cheesecake," he replied.

"Busted," Olivia said as she laughed. "Did you guys figure out the house design stuff?"

I rolled my eyes. "I need a good night's sleep before I can look at another historical house, Mom. At least our tastes are close enough that we aren't fighting over stuff. Nicholas will be working with the architect now, and we'll talk again when she has drawings...