Marie returned, wearing a deep red and gold chinese dress. Her legs were covered in silk stockings, and her feet were in a pair of high heel shoes. She walked down the stairs, her hair in a ponytail, her eyes scanning the table. She sighed and shook her head, letting them have their fun. She had to meet with a private detective. She WAS going to find Magnolia if it was the last thing she did.<br/><br/>She had already cut off the stray lamb, not giving her access to any of the family funds. It had been hard but she wouldn't deal with it. Walking to Calvin she smiled and leaned over his shoulder. She kissed his lips softly as she grinned.<br/><br/>"Hello dearest. You have a good time today. And you kids do whatever your dad says. If I don't get a good report when I get back I might just tie you up in bed and leave you there over night." she said, completely serious.