"Ice cream!" Emily said with a tired smile. "I know Vinnie means well but bet you anything he wouldn't have thought of ice cream but brought flowers or something instead. Now I'm even happier that you came by, Amarie, thank you so much," Emily said and nodded towards the kitchen.
"I'm sorry, I'm not much of a hostess today," she sighed since she was so used to always being prepared and able to treat her guests. "I'll make it up to you next time."