She was eager not to return to that conversation too soon. As they sat sipping their refreshing campari and soda, she diverted the conversation, “Sean, is it this week-end that you are going to your big family gathering?”

“Yes, it is. I’m really excited about meeting so many of my extended family. I was talking to Zia Maria last night…” He paused as Rachel looked puzzled. “Oh, sorry, I mean, Aunt Maria. Zia means Aunt in Italian and Zio means Uncle. Well, I was...