Kate gave him a quick smile and an even quicker kiss on the cheek before opening the door and stepping inside.

"Guys? We're here," she called out into the house.

The response was... not overwhelming. "In the kitchen," the voice of a boy called back. "Mom and Dad aren't back yet."

Kate raised an eyebrow, dropping her bag on the floor. "Okay," she said to Bod. "Apparently we get a little more time before grand introductions.