We get to know a few of Elizabeth's family members.

"Lizzy"!

Before she got was out of her car, a few of her cousins were at her door.

"Hi'ya. Let me get out of this car first so I can give you a proper hug".

She did as she said and along with the cousins came a few dogs and even a cat. She gave them all a big hug and lots of kisses.

In the meanwhile one of her uncle's, Albert, took her suitcase and handbag from the car and brought them into the house.

" I hope you had a nice trip", he said when he came back to the living room.

She nodded. "It was very interesting". She decided not to tell about the house she bought yet. She wanted to see it for herself first.

"Interesting? How come"? asked her Mum Jane.

"I will tell you when the time is right Mum"

"You have a boyfriend" laughed Albert.

She shook her head. "No, no. No boyfriend, and no girlfriend too before you ask". Her family drove her nuts when it came to relationships. Her parents met when they were young, and married shortly after that. Lots of other family members did, but she had no time for boyfriends. She was enjoying life. She had a nice job at a bookstore and lots of fun friends to spend time with.

She took the coffee that her Mum brought her.

"Sit down my child. You must be tired after this long trip".

She sipped her coffee and said "well, actually I feel quite good. I took some breaks to stretch my legs and I had a lovely lunch at a Wafflehouse.

"Yuck". muttered another uncle, Jerald. "that's not food".

"What would you call it then", Elizabeth said with a wink.

Jerald grinned. He loved places like the Wafflehouse. They had nice food and a reasonable price.

"I hope you had some French Toast".

She was about to say "ofcourse", when she heard her name. The temperature dropped a few dsgrees. Despite the heat Elizabeth shuttered. Aunt Ursula had arrived.

"Hello", said Elizabeth toneless.

Aunt Ursula only nodded and Elizabeth saw the looks her family gave her. By the look of it, she was into trouble. But for now she kept quiet.

In the evening the barbeque was fired up and everybody enjoyed a steak, sausages hamburger and salades. For the children there was lemonade. For the grown ups there was beer wine and Elizabeth enjoyed a Pina Colãda or two.

The next morning she was one of the first to get up. She took a long, hot shower and took her favorite book to a swing she found in a hidden corner of the huge garden. She enjoyed a bit of birdsong before she opened her book. Her hiding place didn't stay that for long. A tall shadow fell over her and she looked up.

"I think it's time we have a little chat".

Shit. She wasn't the only morning bird and she was not happy to see this person.