As always, he never liked skirting around the subject.
"Yes. I've just sent him into the drug control center," Eric replied candidly. He didn't intend to hide that from Brian. "I originally planned to take him to Molly first but then after that conversation with you, I kind of forgot..."
His voice trailed off, he was still partially scared of Brian. After a short pause, Brian said, "That's okay. When we go back to QY Island, I'll take Mol to see him."
"You're taking Molly to QY Island?" Eric cried, rather shocked.
"Why? Any objections to that?" Brian asked.
"No, no. Not in the least," Eric instantly realized he had slipped and smiled sheepishly.
"I'm taking Mol and Mark now for dinner. You want to come with us?" Brian noticed his tension so he let the subject go and invited him gently.
Eric started to ease up. He rolled his eyes casually, "Brother, you don't want me to be the third wheel again, do you? It's better if you and your family just spend some time together alone," Eric said. There was a trace of sadness in his voice.
"Well, no one gives up until it actually hurts," Brian commented, "Eric, listen, at least think about it, okay?" His voice was soft and tender. Brian didn't wait for Eric to respond before hanging up the phone.
now and then, Lenny would look over to Eric quickly, who hadn't said a word since he got off the phone. Lenny sighed, she couldn't help but feel pity for Eric.
Brain. It's understandable with all the issues that you've carried over
suddenly said, his
about Lenny - for him, she was the best listener he knew. He could say anything to her and
*
a French restaurant.
in the air, with the soft lighting spread cozily on the people, everything seemed to flow harmoniously. At one of the tables, seated Brian, Molly and Mark. It was
the forest, sometimes dark and hollow, glowing in the night sky, dark luster under the gloom
Mark suddenly asked in his inchoate, childish voice
means you don't trust me,"
as he tasted the food. "It's so yummy," he cried
a common infection,"
see," he replied, in a tone of uncertainty. Then he turned to Brian and asked in curiosity, "Papa Brian, do you know why Mommy's eyes
aback in astonishment, not knowing how they should respond. They sat still for a moment. The only difference was Molly revealed
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