Jack, take Maggie around for a tour; the BBQ will be ready soon,"
"Hey, Maggie."
"Maggie."
Val and Luke simultaneously greeted Maggie, then both stood awkwardly aside, not knowing what to say next.
The chubby kid took Maggie on a tour of the house.
Robert secretly gave the chubby kid a thumbs up.
Linda said to her brother and elder son, "Do you suddenly feel a bit superfluous?
Don't worry, you'll get used to it."
Luke and Val exchanged glances.
"Grandpa, let me do the grilling."
"Dad, I'll help you with the grilling."
Both exclaimed in unison.
"NO, you two stay away from my grill.
What the hell are you up to?" Robert was puzzled, wondering why these lazybones were suddenly so eager to help.
Half an hour later, the party officially started.
Because a new member had joined, Robert was extremely happy and even opened a bottle of red wine he had been saving for 10 years.
The chubby kid was also very pleased, buzzing around Maggie like an attentive little bee.