I need to tell you something [Thomas]

Thomas gently tapped his sister's arm, "Don't be" he replied

I smiled a bit. "At least good news to share."

"Aye" Thomas replied

I smiled at him, then glanced at my watch.
"Well... I guess I should go back to work..." she said.

Thomas nodded, "Me too" he replied, smiling a bit

I smiled back a little, feeling a whole lot better, now that he knew why my mood changed so much lately.
"See ya around." I said, before walking back to my office.

Thomas nodded, "Aye" he replied

I smiled a bit when I walked back to my office and started on my paperwork once again.

Thomas did the same

Later at the restaurant....

Thomas and Shannon led the kids in, Sara and Sean brought up the rear

Lily was the first one to see them and waved. I looked over and smiled a little, as did Keven.

Thomas waived back, then led them over

I smiled as I watched them walk over and also kept an eye on my daughter, though adopted, but very loved. She smiled happily and I know she was surprised, as I didn't tell her that my brother and his family were coming tonight.

"Aunt Haylen!" Erin and Colleen called out to her

I got up from my seat to greet my favorite twin girls.
"Hey." I replied, hugging both girls.

Colleen and Erin both smiled and returned the hug

"At that time Lily came over as well, saying hello to her friends and uncle and aunt. I watched them, saying hello to Bridgett as well.

Thomas said hello to Lilly as well

Lily smiled, then sat down at her place again, Erin and Colleen on either side of her. I smiled and was glad to see they got along so well.

Thomas and Shannon felt the same way

I looked at them as I sat down again.

Thomas and Shannon took their seats, as did Sara and Sean, "Aunt Haylen, you look so pretty." Colleen said to her

I blushed a bit and smiled.
"Thank you, sweetie." I said to Colleen.

Colleen smiled and giggled in reply