Dana picked at her plate as her parents, and Helena’s mother talked about Robert Kennedy.

“I really think that he’s going to be a successor for America, but I don’t think he’s going to be like his brother.” Irwin took a drink from his glass.

“Well I think it’s horrible karma if we have another Kennedy in the White House—he might end up like his brother.” Sharon took a bite from her salmon. She looked over at Dana as Dana continued to poke at the broccoli on her plate. “Are you hungry dear?”

Dana looked up and shook her head. “No—not really.” She smiled faintly as she grabbed her glass of milk.

“So—Helena,” the Brit looked up at Irwin. “I heard that you went to a prestigious school.” She smiled at him and sighed.

“Well I guess you could say so.”

“What school did you go to darling?” Sharon smiled.

Helena swallowed her food. “Barnardiston Hall—it’s a boarding school.” She smiled softly.

“She was the top of her class. She was an amazing student.” Peggy beamed.

“Mommy,” Helena looked over at her mother and then looked over at Dana. Dana caught her eye and then looked down. Helena smiled and took another bite of her food.

“Dana dear—are you going to play with your food or eat it?”

“I don’t like salmon.” She frowned.

“Well just put your plate in the fridge—I’ll eat it tomorrow.” Irwin smiled, and Dana excused herself from the table. She walked into the kitchen with her plate and placed aluminum foil on top of her plate. She placed it in the fridge and then rinsed out her glass. She sat it in the sink, and Helena walked into the kitchen. Dana looked back and then turned around. She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.

“Hello.” Helena came next to her with her plate.

“Hi,” Dana smiled and then looked down. “I’ll take that.” She grabbed Helena’s plate and rinsed it off.

“Thank you.”

“Welcome.” Dana placed the plate in the sink.

“So Dana—is there anything that you do for fun around here?” She looked at the tall beauty next to her and smiled coyly.

“Nothing really. I usually just hang at home.”

Helena smiled. “You have any friends.”

“Yeah—I have one friend. Her name is Alice.” Helena leaned against the corner and crossed her arms.

“You want to go out and have fun. My mother and your parents are going to be so bloody busy talking about our futures and politics. It’s get awfully stifling in there.”

“I guess we can—go out.”

“Maybe your father can let you borrow the car.”

“My father’s precious GTO? I don’t think so.”

“C’mon, it’s worth a try.” Helena smiled, and Dana looked at her. Dana smiled and shrugged.

“Why not?” They finally walked out of the kitchen and walked back into the dining room. Dana cleared her throat and smiled. “Uhh—dad,” he looked up. “I-I was wondering if I could borrow the car for awhile.”

“Sure, but you have to take Howard with you.”

“Do I have to?”

“Yes Dana—or you’re not going out.” Sharon grabbed her glass.

“All right fine,” she pouted, and Howie smiled.

“You know where the keys are—you three have fun tonight, and be home by eleven.” Dana looked at the big clock on the wall and saw that it read seven-thirty.

“Thank you dad,” she gave him a kiss on the cheek and walked over to her mom. She gave her a kiss and smiled at Peggy. “It was nice meeting you Miss Peabody.”

“You too dear. Have fun Helena.”

“Nice to meet you too Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks.” She grinned. “Love you mummy.” She gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“Come on Howie,” Howie got up from the table and followed after Helena and Dana.