Tonight? are you sure? asked Lance.

Yes of course I told you, Mum said to invite you. ok, I’m going home to get ready. Alright, said Josie, don’t be late we’ll meet up at the coffee shop, ok see you there, said Lance as he gave her a quick peck on the cheek.

Lance smiled at Josie as they made their way up the big stone steps leading to the front door.

Josie introduced Lance to her parents, who both welcomed him in with a warm smile.

A little later as Dinner was served, they all sat around the table. Well isn’t this nice, Laura said, as she smiled a little over enthusiastically. Everybody helped themselves, as Laura’s Mother asked Lance about himself. As they ate Lance noticed that Laura’s parents were not interacting with each other, he thought maybe it was just his imagination.

Laura got up to clear the table for Desert, Frank got up as well, they both walked into the kitchen, after a while, came the sound of utensils crashing to the floor, Josie and Lance both Jumped, just then, Laura and Frank returned carrying Desert, Laura smiled, sorry something dropped, then she looked and glared in Franks direction, he didn’t notice.

As Frank and Laura took their seats, Lance Looked sideways at Josie, she was blushing bright red, Laura served up Apple Pie and Custard, Lance’s favourite, she shoved a plate in Franks Direction. Franks face contorted with the look of anger.

Josie shifted in her seat, Lance didn’t know where to look, this was getting really uncomfortable, his heart went out to Josie who sat with her head bowed down, she did not eat a single bite of her pie, instead she said, Mum, Dad, we have to be somewhere.

Josie’s dad tried to straighten his Face, Ok,Darling, sorry you couldn’t stay, So nice to meet you Lance, Lance smiled and shook Franks hand, then he said goodbye to Laura and made a quick exit.