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,

go easy on Dad. His

Everett immediately

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

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

wouldn't believe him, he added,

eyed him, then reached for her phone. "I'll call Kevin, have him take you back to

was genuinely worried about Everett after the scare at

Langston would be disappointed, right,

now had the

And Langston eagerly agreed.

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

want you to

"Alright, I won't go."

trio, their performance making

Abigail and Langston so happy, she didn't

was unchangeable. She

disown their father.

to accept

dinner, Dorothy got up to

to his son, then followed

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