"That is a just punishment," Thomas stated. He did not mind helping out with the dishes. While he did think there were things that clearly belonged into the husband's jurisdiction and an art like cooking was better left to the care of a woman, the lines had always been blurred for him and Lucille. If his sister had been born a man, she would have been more of a man than he could ever attempt to be. "I will see that I shall not be late." He gave her one last kiss before he made his way upstairs.