Once dessert was finished, Andrew led Kayla into the study with Marianna close behind.  "Have a seat Kayla.  I just wanted to go over a few house rules and make sure you fit comfortably into your new family."  Andrew waited until Kayla sat down and got comfortable himself in the overstuffed chair nearby, placing his coffee cup that he had brought with him on the end table.<br/><br/>"First, I want you to know that in this house, you<span class="bbc_u">are</span>family.  This is not some euphemism or nice-nice talk, as far as your mother an I are concerned you will be treated the same as if you were the product of our loins.  You will receive the same love as everyone else.  You will also be held to the same standards of conduct.  This is a very close family.  We will now be looking out for you and we expect you to look out for us as well."<br/><br/>Andrew paused to sip at his coffee.  "A few house rules for you...this is not a complete list since it is late and my mind is starting to tire, but this is a good list to start with and assume normal common sense on anything I don't mention.  If a door is closed, you knock.  However, you may not lock the door.  You will see that none of the rooms has lockable doors for that reason.  A closed door is like a locked door for us.  We will only enter after knocking or in an emergency."<br/><br/>Andrew sipped again before continuing.  "We are not a nudist family or anything like that, but I have raised my children to believe that the human body is both beautiful and natural.  Therefore, you will on occasion see more flesh on display than you are probably used to.  You do not have to be like anyone else.  Your body is your own.  But don't be surprised be some occasional casual nudity.  The same goes for displays of affection.  My children and ourselves still hug and kiss each other.  It's part of the love we have for each other.  They will probably do the same to you.  If you are not ready for it, just let them know, "not yet."  If they persist, let me know and I will talk with them."<br/><br/>Andrew drew to a close.  "And now for the bad stuff...there is a chores list in the kitchen.  Your name is not there right now, but it will be added as soon as I get a chance.  You are expected to join in as long as you live here.  Schoolwork is a priority in this house.  We expect to be kept abreast of your school situation and while we don't expect perfection, we do expect your best effort.  The same will go for college."  Andrew sat back in the chair.  "Now then, do you have any questions for us, or want clarification on anything I said?"