" Dad that was amazing!" I exclaimed after finishing my third serving of my dad’s famous chili mac. Ashley was still shovelling down the last few bites from what I believe was her fifth helping. I put my plate and fork into the sink before pulling up a seat next to her. Where was she putting all this food I wondered staring at her toned slender body. Her eyes shot up to meet my gaze, and she stared at me dumbfounded.

"What?" She asked, her mouth full of chilli mac.

" Hungry?" I ask smirking.

She sat up, swallowing. She wiped, the corners of her mouth with a napkin and after she composed herself said." It’s good, plus you know how I get with your dad’s chilli mac."

"Yeah, Gassy." I retorted. Her face darkened, glarring daggers in my direction.

" I’m gonna let that one slide Carlin, but you’re walking a fine line…..a fine line" She threatened, pointing her fork at me.

"Ten years, and you two are still bickering." My dad said from across the table. He walked over to the sink clearing his plate. Walking back to the table he sat smilling at the two of us. "God, it’s hard to believe that you both are twenty six, but I guess in my eyes you’ll always be my little girls."

"Dad, don’t get nostalgic. Please." I pleaded

Ashley got up, finishing the last of her kool aid, before placing her dishes in the sink.

"Finally." I joked.

"Hey woman…..You don’t judge me!" she declared giving me a friendly shove. "Okay kiddies, you guys play catchup, and i’m gonna head for the shower."

"Okay." I said. A sheepish grin fell on her face. You..me…shower upstairs in five minutes. she mouthed, gesturing with her fingers. First pointing at me,then herself,and then upstairs.

I shook my head smiling, happy that my father didn’t see her little message. She pouted, before turning her heel and walking up the steps.

" She’s quite the character." He said facing me. " She still with Cruella De Ville."

"DAD!" I say in shock. " She’s not that bad." I stated trying to sound convincing.

"I’m just saying that she could do so much better." He spoke softly, his eyes telling me all.