"Which only makes it worse," Melinda murmured, her eyes closing. There would need to be significant work done, and it was only getting worse by the moment. Damn. "If we need to deal with it, we will handle it." With a quick nod, she stood. "We can have dinner, then we will return to your family's home. If need be, I can sleep elsewhere for the night, but I would like to meet your parents before the night is out and before they are tucked away in bed."