"Our branches in work apparently cross over," Peggy remarks, stealing a glance at Clint, then Steve, before turning back to the women and her goal of keeping them out of the house before they can settle themselves in for tea. "We ran into each other today, and it turns out he'll be in town for some time. He's even busier than I am, so the family reunions have until now been basically nonexistent."

Sarah determinedly follows the etiquette of her mother in being politely attentive, though she joins their hands together. Josephine mutters something as she stretches her arms, then curls into Peggy in a genuine tired snuggle, unlike Rosalie's maneuver. It doesn't stop her from continuing to make sudden important announcements, albeit quieter and less rambly than she has been. She points at Clint during one of these and stares at him, before rolling over in Peggy's arm.

Mary Lou tries not to drop her mouth open, and it takes an elbow jab from Belinda to avoid that. She composes herself and asks airily, "How long might that be?"