Dorothy could only relent, stepping back a tad.

"I'll grab another set of cutlery."

"Thanks."

After Everett spoke, Langston eagerly pulled him down to sit.

"Dad! You sit between me and sis!"

"Sure."

He nodded at his son, eyes lingering on the busy figure in the kitchen.

By now, Quincy was probably sure about his poisoning, hence his earlier offer of the antidote to Dorothy.

For the moment, he could breathe a little easier, just waiting for Dorothy to be fully cured.

Abigail and Langston were as chatty and lively as ever, buzzing around.

When Dorothy emerged from the kitchen with plates and utensils, she saw Everett encircled by the two, deep in conversation and laughter.

The scene couldn't have been more harmonious.

sighed softly,

easy on Dad. His health

fine." Everett

let's eat and head

slowly raised a hand to his forehead, "Suddenly, I'm feeling

wouldn't

"I'll call Kevin, have him take

worried about Everett after the scare at the

need, Langston would be disappointed,

now had the

And Langston eagerly agreed.

Dad, please don't go to the

doesn't want you to

"Alright, I won't go."

performance making

so happy, she didn't want to dwell

was unchangeable.

disown their father.

to accept Everett's unavoidable presence

Dorothy got up

followed her

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