Brian said, "Go ahead, we'll hold the fort."
Emily said, "I haven't had my breakfast."
The three brothers asked, "No breakfast? Where did that ham sandwich you just had go?"
Emily responded, "I just didn't eat."
Cornelia got the hint and decided to join him for breakfast. She picked him up and started towards the restaurant but quickly got tired, "Do you know how heavy you are?"
Emily said, "I weigh fifty pounds."
Cornelia said, "No wonder I can barely lift you."
Grandpa Augustine said, "Nelly, put him down. Let him walk. His brothers spoil him, carrying him around everywhere. If this continues, he'll forget how to walk altogether."
Emily said, "I won't."
Cornelia said, "It's okay, I can carry you to the restaurant."
Emily asked, "Nelly, I heard you got hitched. Are you gonna have a kid soon?"
Cornelia was taken aback, then chuckled, "Yes, I hope to have a smart cookie like you."
Emily said, "Well, fingers crossed!"
Cornelia said, "You're such a little guy, how are you so articulate?"
Emily said, "Because I'm just that smart."
Cornelia couldn't help but laugh at his cuteness. She wondered if she and Marcus had a boy, would he be this adorable and lovable?
Thinking about Marcus, Cornelia's mood took a nosedive. When would he call her?
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