Allison caught sight of Alex the moment she walked into the room. Finishing up with helping a guest serve up some food, she finally wove her way over to greet Alex with a hug, then hooked her arm through hers to steer her towards the food table.

"Okay, so one? I'm requiring you to try my cooking." she offered cheerfully, then kept her smile plastered stiffly to her face. "And two...am I crazy for being terrified every time one of my uncles drifts just a little too close to Jason? Or for being armed in my own home 'cause...introducing the boyfriend to the family reasons?"