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.

softly, approaching

go easy on

Everett

if you're fine, then let's eat and head

hand to his forehead, "Suddenly, I'm feeling

Dorothy wouldn't believe

"I'll call Kevin, have him take you back

genuinely worried about Everett after the

need, Langston would be disappointed,

now had the perfect

And Langston eagerly agreed.

Dad, please don't go to the hospital. Stay here

want you to go

"Alright, I won't go."

eyed the trio, their performance making her feel

Langston so happy, she

a done deal, and him being their father was unchangeable. She had to get used to this dynamic eventually, not

disown their father.

to accept Everett's unavoidable

dinner, Dorothy got up to

his son, then followed her into the kitchen

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