Delia takes the bait

You know what? I needed a vacation anyhow." Delia finally announced, Caroline breathing as silent of a breath of relief that she could manage for the moment. "I'll see you two in a couple of days." With that, the mother hung up and our pair turned to each other. "Well, that did it." Carol remarked, getting a kiss right on the lips from Caroline. While that response hadn't been what she expected, she returned it with one of her own. "Aren't you proud of me, sis?" Caroline nodded. "Absolutely." she answered and broke away.