Chapter 179: Roll the Dice

He had to admit, dinner went better than he thought it would. As much as Bert liked to bluster about his daughter's lousy cooking, Morgan thought the whole meal was delicious. Even Dustin asked for seconds, which was saying something since it wasn't macaroni and cheese.

The conversation stayed light and Jacqui laughed often, a sound to which Morgan could become accustomed. He helped Jacqui with the dishes, while Bert pulled out a dusty Candyland game and challenged Dustin.

"Be careful," Jacqui said as Dustin tried pushing her father's chair into the other room. "He cheats."

"Bah. She just sucks at the game and is a poor loser to boot."

Morgan laughed as Jacqui just rolled her eyes. "Cheating's not nice," little Dustin said as they disappeared through the doorway.

"Take it easy on him, Dustin," Morgan called after them as he grabbed a dish towel from the front of the stove. "Shall we?"

Jacqui looked at him, her eyes full of the laughter she was holding inside. "How about we just fill th