Heidi squealed in joy, and the sound of cheers and applause came from the way toward the kitchen.  They had been there watching the whole scene as they waited to pick up the last of the remained dishes and cleaning up.  However, they had been drawn into the whole story happening in their own house, well Lorn's house but they felt it was home to them as well. 

Lorn had reached around the two dear ones close and kissed Karen with love showing in his happy expression and deep in his eyes.  He then looked down at Heidi's chocolate-covered face having smeared on Karen's dress.  "Oh no."

Heidi pulled back and saw it as well.  Her eyes went wide thinking she would be in trouble.  Not that she was ever in bad trouble, but she knew to be careful with other people's clothing.  "I'm sorry, Miss....oh.."she paused as her easily distracted mind was oft to do, she looked at Karen.  "Do I call you Mama Karen now or after the wedding party?"  She asked wanting to make the proper title.