AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“All in the family.”
“That’s right.”
Gina brings Sophie’s pancake and sets it down. “It comes with a small drink. We have milk, orange juice, apple juice …”
“Apple juice, please.”
“You got it.” She leaves and I start cutting up the pancake. Vic watches in silence until I look across the table athim.
“Do me a favor, Heather. Let me make you something.” I don’t answer. “It’ll make me feel better, and it’ll keep Dante happy. And unless I miss my mark, it might do you some goodtoo.”
These people are wearing me down with their relentless caring. I want to say no, but at this point it would be rude. Gina’s right — I’m better off surrendering.
I don’t manage it with any particular grace, though. My “All right” sounds almost as reluctant as I feel. But Vic acts like he doesn’t notice.
“Good. What do youlike?”
