"The architecture is amazing, Rudy," Rebecca stated firmly, keeping her eyes locked on his face to avoid looking at her naked sister. "But I am still not on board with this whole group dynamic. I think I am going to go find one of those individual suites you mentioned down the hall. I need some space to process today."
"Take whichever room you like, mom," Rudy nodded, easily respecting her boundaries. He had all the time in the world to win her over. "Get some rest."
Rebecca offered a quick, appreciative nod and slipped out the frosted glass doors, leaving the three of them alone in the steamy room.
Alice nervously bit her lip. She wasn't quite ready to strip down completely, but she walked over to the edge of the pool, rolled up her jeans, and sat on the marble rim to dip her bare legs into the hot water.
