There are four guest bedrooms, so I asked if she want a separate one for Carrie or just one for both.

She said Carrie wouldn't like sleeping alone.

"OK, let's try this one. It has its own bathroom and bed is good sized. Just throw your stuff here."

I had ordered pizza before we went into the garage, so it was quickly on the way up.

We settled around the table with pizza. Carrie only got water as I didn't have any milk. "Roberta, would you like something to drink?"

"Soft drink, please."

Had I heard right? She said please. Not sure I ever heard that from her before. It...