Ethan stepped back into the private dining room and shut the door behind himself gently. The air was filled with the smells of roasted meats, freshly baked bread, and desserts, combined with the sounds of merriment and chatter.
All kinds of good food was on the table. Golden-brown chicken glazed with honey, bowls of creamy soup, fresh salads, and desserts that appeared to be from a high-end patissier.
At one end of the table sat Aaron, Ethan's father, talking with Harold Moore, Jessica's grandfather. They had a friendly conversation. Harold shared a funny story about his early days as a carpenter while eating herb-crusted lamb. He used hand gestures to express himself as he spoke.
Aaron listened carefully and shared some funny stories of his own.
Jordan, sitting nearby, joined in with jokes that made both men laugh and kept the conversation going.
