Chapter 99: Possibilities

"Oh, I didn't know when our wonderful son-in-law came home last night," Smith started, with sarcasm.

Avery sighed. " So, what's it about this morning!"

Smith smiled. "That your husband comes home late every time. Ever wonder what could be keeping him so late? It's not like he directs the whole country or he's Hercules's heir," he teased and continued to eat.

" I had some business to take care of," Grey mummbled the reply.

Smith nodded severally. "Every time. Or are you still a delivery man?"

"Shut up Smith!" Avery yelled in frustration.

" Your husband is the most miserable of all, and don't yell at me! I'm not your mate!" Smith retaliated.

Lucy groaned. " What is always happening at the breakfast table?"

" Well, father, you need to tame your little cousin," Emma jibed.

Smith turned to Emma. " Are you saying it's my fault that Grey comes home late?"

"Heck, he can be wherever he wants to," Benjamin said quickly.

" No!" Avery and Emma chorused at the same time.

Benjamin blinked once, at