To go along with the burgers and brats, Teresa had made corn on the cob, creamed peas and new potatoes, and cobbler for dessert.

"Holy shit!" I said, as I returned from the bathroom and saw the spread. "We should have company more often."

"Shut it and sit down," my wife growled at me.

Katie and Pammy snickered.

I ate until I couldn't move.

Pammy brought me the leftovers to transfer to containers to go into the fridge. She loaded the dishwasher. Teresa scrubbed the table.

"I thought we'd play a game or two of Splendor and then walk before dinner," my wife said.

"Sounds good," I said, wrapping up...