This is why Verity is the Big Sister. All of this being awesome right here. Jim pats her on the back in return, glad she isn't pressing the issue.

"Gotta have buns. Rolls. Whichever. Meat and carbs are practically what the Midwest runs on." Jim snorts and there's that smile that had vanished, peeking back out again.

"Sure, you can decorate. Go nuts." How much trouble could it be? "As long as we can get everything cleaned up, it should be fine. Even have rooms for everyone."