The four returned to the apartment, and Hope Williams placed the items in the kitchen. Aunt Bailey had taken the day off, so she wasn't around.
Hope Williams asked Waylon Lewis to take Luke and Willow with him, while she went to the kitchen to wash the vegetables and cook.
Waylon Lewis, quite consciously, carried the two little ones to the sofa.
Hope Williams wasn't sure why, but Luke and Willow, each carried by one arm, didn't seem to mind at all and were quite happy.
After settling the two little ones on the sofa, Waylon Lewis diligently squeezed into the kitchen.
Hope Williams felt a warmth behind her as she was embraced, and Waylon Lewis's deep voice resounded in her ear, "I'll help you."
Hope pushed Waylon Lewis away, "No need, just look after them and wait to eat."
"Mommy, we want to help too!" Luke and Willow were also very eager.