Casey said, "Mrs James I hope I didn't offend you earlier. I didn't mean to, it's just that you really look nice."

Mom took a sip of the wine and said, "I wasn't offended Casey. Being a single mom I'm not used to hearing those type of compliments. Please call me Becky. Mrs James really makes me feel old."

"Okay Becky but just remember you aren't old."

We spent the next hour talking, helping mom with dinner, and watching my mom and Aunt drink their wines. By the time we sat down for dinner both Aunt Meg and Mom were feeling very giddy. Everyone was enjoying the evening but I...