Dinner

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Once-ler had several reasons for wanting to go to his mother's last.  He of course wanted to give Norma time with her own mother, and do something special for Norma herself---but he also wanted lessen the chances of running into Epps.  He figured if the others wanted to play family, they could do so at brunch.

And hopefully, he'd be able to have a normal time with his mother at dinner.

So, roses and chocolates presented, and dinner actually on the table, Once hoped for the best.