"Yes, his passing is quite painful. Your daughter misses her Uncle immensely." Funny, for as often as I spoke with my former husband about Lucien, the idea of doing so now irks me. "But from what I was told and heard, he died very well." I finish quietly, but very proud of my lost friend.

I ignore his chilly smile and vague comment, watching Tony find my whiskey and drink straight from the bottle, but His comment about Rose, and the possibility of her not letting Kent leave bothers me. "As I said, we've been a bit busy here to seriously discuss future plans. But it seems that he has great affection for Rosé, and even if he decides not to remain in this house, I am positive he will include her in his life."

I do hope I know whereof I speak. I hear footsteps from above, heading towards the stairs. "I suppose they could enlighten you to their own thoughts better than my mere speculations, though."