“Hey, big brother. It’s going well. Did I catch you at a bad time? I know you aren’t still working, Gabe. It’s after seven.”

Gabriel chuckled. “I’m not working. Actually, Nana and I are just finishing dinner right now.”

“Ugh. I’m so jealous. I know she cooked a feast,” Andrea grumbled.

“That she did. Baked ham, roasted turkey, fresh green beans, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls—”

“Just stop. I can’t stand you right now.”

He laughed.

“How is she?”

“You can ask her yourself. I’ll put her on speaker.” He welcomed the distraction and getting the heat off him. “Okay.”

“Hi, Nana.”

“Andrea. How are you, baby?”

“I’m good. A little salty right now because I’m missing all that good food. And I know you made dessert, too.”

Nana’s tinkling laughter floated through the room. “Just my pound cake.”

Andrea groaned. “See. I knew it. Gabriel, don’t eat it all.”

“It’s not like you’re here to get it,” Gabriel said.

“True. But Nana can send me some of it.”

“I sure will, honey. I’ll make you another one on Sunday and mail it on Monday, so it doesn’t sit at the post office over the weekend.”

“Thanks, Nana. I love you!”

“You’re welcome.”

Gabriel shook his head, but he couldn’t blame her. He planned to have a large slice of that cake and, hopefully, take a couple of pieces home. He finished the last bit of food on his plate.

“Between yours and Serenity’s food, I feel like I’m missing out on everything. Have you two been going to the supper club dinners?”

He froze and met Nana’s widening smile. So much for shifting the conversation.

“I’ve only gone to a couple lately, but Gabriel’s gone to quite a few,” Nana answered. “As a matter of fact, they’re dating.”

“What? Oh my goodness! That’s great, Gabe. I’m so happy for you. She’s such a sweet person.”

“Yes, she is.” On that they agreed.

Nana sat back in her chair with a pleased expression on her face.

“But before you get all excited, it’s not that serious. We’re just hanging out.”

“Whatever you say, big brother. I’ll—”

“How’s the job going?” Gabriel asked, cutting her off.

Andrea laughed knowingly. “It’s going well. A lot of work some days, but nothing I can’t handle. I have some great managers, so it makes things a lot easier.”

“Good to hear.”

Nana leaned closer to the phone lying on the table. “When are you coming to visit?”

“Hopefully, within the next month or so. I’m thinking I’ll come for a weekend, now that everything has calmed down from the move. I kind of miss that small-town living.”