I was not looking forward to dinner. I was worried that I would feel like an outsider in their company. So far, they had gone out of their way to include me, but I feared that dinner would be different. Candle lights, Penny's beautiful dress and alcohol would make a difference. It didn't, I had a wonderful time. Lots of laughter, no knowing glances between them, no 'in-jokes'. If anyone had seen us, they would not have been able to tell who was a married couple who was sister-in-law.

We got back to our rooms. I kissed Penny and Mark's cheeks and wished them goodnight. I asked for one of...