Elias kept the smile under lock and key, but his ice-green eyes had taken on a warmth that hadn't been there before. It looked like Charlie was going to be able to keep her brother around after all. This. Was. Good.
"There are services that assist executors with the dissolution and disbursement of estates. It may be easier to handle the final arrangements from here while you look for employment. If you'd like, I can help with the particulars. We should also see what we can do about more permanent living arrangements."
Standing just as the oven buzzer went off, Elias grabbed an oven mitt from a drawer and pulled the chicken out of the oven.
"Dinner first, though," he said as he began assembling their plates. And this time, there was no chance to hold back a grin. This was a good night, indeed.