Bella's eyes widened slightly at the gesture and she turned to glance nervously over at Matt, who was watching them curiously. "Is...is that okay?" she asked tentatively. "I mean...do you want to join us for dinner?"

"Oh no, my little girl," Mrs. Lisa replied gently. "Don't worry about me. You boys go ahead and enjoy yourselves. I'll order us some takeout."

"But?"

"I insist," Mrs. Lisa insisted, cutting off her daughter before she could continue talking.

Bella's cheeks flushed and she nodded reluctantly, glancing over at her brother one last time. Matt offered her a slight nod of his head, which she responded to with a wide smile and a...