I laughed lightly.
“Need I say it?” I said in a British accent, “You’re always beautiful.”

She blushed slightly and giggled.
“I think you should try looking in a mirror more often. I know I would if I were you.”

We both laughed at each other’s compliments, and walked into the next room smiling and holding hands. Rose was the first one to speak.
“Mom?”
“Yes, sweetie?” She said, looking her over as if she were trying to spot something. Her eyes eventually returned to Rose’s.
“I was wondering, since Aunt Cheri lives in Atlanta, if I could stay in Georgia for several weeks.”
“Oh” She said, half smiling and glancing at Tyler.
“Well, I don’t know. I mean, your father doesn’t even know about this. I don’t think it would be a good idea if you went down there without his knowledge.”
Rose’s face distorted slightly, and I felt her grasp around my hand tighten.
“Can I come down after things are settled with dad?”
“Maybe… we’ll just have to see.”
Rose and I let out a sigh simultaneously.