[ it's nagging at lil -- she isn't clever enough to read between the lines, but she is perceptive enough to see that there's something going on, something that either kate or renee isn't telling her. she just hasn't put two and two together quite yet. she glances between the two of them before exhaling, half-letting it go. ]

Just relax, hon. [ she reaches over to pat nelson on the arm. ] Have fun. Judgin' by the look on everyone's face at this table, we could all use a little fun. Alright?

[ can't they all just get along? ]