"I actually cover a lot of homicides." She gave her brother a mischievous look. "And watch Malcolm avoid me at crime scenes."

He shrugged a shoulder.

"There'll be a meat course..." He told Raylan. "Hoping for chicken," he added, crossing his fingers. "And dessert."

"Where they will not serve jello," Ainsley quipped.

"One time they had sorbet," Malcolm pointed out.

"I hear that was because the health department shut down the bakery they normally used."

Malcolm made a face.

Ainsley looked at Raylan. "He does not take vacations, but maybe I'll ask you to show me some hills anyway. I bet there are stories in them."

Jessica didn't dispute Raylan's assertion. That sort of travel could certainly lend you a perspective. It was just one she didn't care to have. She sipped her wine and watched the exchange.