"Mum, how is the family? Is Auntie Violet okay? I know that she struggles sometimes." Sheridan asks as she sets his fork down for a moment.
"The family is wonderful. Auntie Violet and Uncle Bruce, Auntie Daisy and Uncle Onslow, Auntie Rose, and Grandpa all said to say hi. Your cousin Stephanie is getting married and she's pregnant, so you'll have to come home for that. Nothing has really changed with your aunts and uncles. Nothing ever really changes with them. I do worry about your grandpa because he has no memory really. He needs to go into a home, I think. Your two aunts and your uncle can't handle him anymore. I really think your Auntie Daisy is struggling with her life. Uncle Onslow isn't doing anything and they don't talk anymore. It upsets your aunt a great deal. I know everyone would love to see you." Hyacinth answers her son.
"Doesn't sound like anything has changed, then. I'd love to see the family. Auntie Daisy goes through phases like that all the time. Do you have a day for Stephie's wedding? I'll definitely be there for that." Sheridan says as he goes back to his salad.
"I don't know yet, but I'll let you know when that's going to happen. I know it's got to be soon because Stephanie's already pregnant." Hyacinth sips her wine and Richard look knowingly at his son.
"Mum, you are going to go to Stephie's wedding, aren't you? She'd be devastated if you didn't go. You are her auntie and she loves you. She will want you to be there because she'll need a calming influence that day. You know Auntie Daisy won't be any help because she'll be so emotional." Sheridan asks looking seriously at his mother.
"Of course I'm going. It will be a complete charade of course. Apparently Stephie is inviting all her hippie friends. I'll have to ensure I sit far away from them." Hyacinth says as she pushes her plate away from her.
"The appetizers were wonderful. I think we all made excellent choices." Sheridan says as he leans back in his chair slightly.