After dinner, Mrs. Quinn pulled Stella Lockwood aside and regaled her with so many amusing stories about Sean Quinn's childhood that Stella struggled to hold back her laughter.
The old woman was always cheerful and bright, and she clearly loved children. Her words were laced with hints about wanting a great-grandson. She kept emphasizing her advanced age, saying that no one knew how much time she had left. As a grandmother who doted on her grandson, her only wish now was to see him have a son of his own.
Mrs. Quinn added, "I had Mama Zimmer prepare a nourishing soup for you two. It's good for conditioning your bodies. Drink a bowl every night, and I guarantee it'll keep you both healthy and strong... You can start tonight..."
Later, Sean Quinn arrived and laughingly reclaimed his wife, saying, "Grandma, you've monopolized my wife for quite a while now. Time to give her back, don't you think?"
