The restaurant was busy but they were shown a table quickly by the elderly hostess who gushed over Zoe. She giggled immediately liking the woman who introduced herself as Gretchen and forgot to be nervous about going to a nice restaurant. The atmosphere was friendly and lively not unlike the diner they sometimes went to back home. The menu was also familiar. Zoe was immediately content as their food came out quickly and she happily tucked into her chicken strips and fries.
Ruth chuckled at her niece’s joy sneaking glances at Sarah. There was no doubting Sarah’s anxiety being back in the city and Ruth’s next announcement was only going to make it worse but she hoped to ease her into it.
“So how are you liking New York so far?” Ruth asked looking at Zoe again.
“It’s pretty!” Zoe said be
