OliviaThe rich aroma of herbs and roasted chicken drifted through the dining room before my mother appeared from the kitchen, carefully carrying a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes.Beside it sat a platter of roasted chicken glazed to a perfect golden brown, steamed vegetables, and warm buttered dinner rolls.The entire dining table looked like something out of a family magazine.She carefully set the bowl down before smiling at Shawn, seated across from me."Hope you're enjoying your dinner, Shawn?"Shawn had just picked up another piece of roasted chicken and took a bite. His eyes slowly closed. For a brief second, he didn't even say anything and simply chewed.And from the ridiculous expression on his face, you would think he had just discovered the meaning of life hidden inside a piece of roasted chicken.When he finally swallowed, he let out a contented sigh before opening his eyes."This..." he said dramatically, pointing at the chicken with his fork, "is the best chicken I've had
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