Sonya chooses to elaborate. "It was always something my side of the family did more than his. Praying over the food, pretty much. Not every culture does it. In fact, I'm pretty sure most of 'em don't. I know a few that sound a bit similar to what you described."

With the plates now filled with meat, and the potatoes and gravy set beside it as well, Johnny scoots into his own seat.

"Not that I don't appreciate the gratitude, but I'd rather start diggin' in, if you don't mind. Let's go to town."