The only one who seemed less than delighted with Josh was my sister's husband. I found myself in the kitchen alone with him as I was rinsing a plate.

"It's so good to have him back, Alan, isn't it?" I said, just to make conversation.

Alan smiled ruefully and nodded his head.

"Ya. He's some kid, your boy."

Before I could reply, Marina barged in to get more wine. She was very tipsy, her face was flushed by the two bottles she had already had.

She hugged Alan forcefully.

"Oh, honey, at least pretend to be happy to see him, will you?"

"As long as you can keep your pants...