Dr Battista, an obsessively dedicated scientist, lives with his two daughters Kate and Bunny in Baltimore.

Kate has married her father's researcher Pyotr, in order for him to get a visa to stay in the USA.

They both arrive late for their own wedding reception as the drama of the lab break-in unfolds, but they are soon celebrating their marriage with the whole family.

Written by Anne Tyler.

Read by Liza Ross.

Abridged and Produced by Jill Waters.

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. Show less