Dick and Noelle
"My mother always insisted on them." Something about memories or whatever. Noelle doubted that was the real reason, but whatever.
"It's fine. I've gone to a few of these myself and even helped my mom organize them," she replied with a wave of her hand. "But you're right. I've gone to her first art show and while it's not quite my style, I recognize talent when I see it. And she is quite talented."