Erica shot her sister a glare, and she closed her mouth. Whatever it was Erica was doing, she hadn't wanted me to find out. This just piqued my curiosity, but I knew when to push and when to pull back. I'd wait for a better time to broach the subject of Erica's income and what she did.

"Amanda?" I asked, already knowing the answer to this one.

"Dropped out to help look after these three," she said with a smile.

"And we love you for being the best big sister ever," Emily gushed.

Mel offered her love and appreciation for her older sister, and even Erica cracked a huge smile...