Was it Everett's guiding hand that made everything run so smoothly at Trust-E? No one could say for sure, but their projects were sailing through without much of a hitch. Even the minor hiccups were quickly resolved. Dorothy had been worried about not spending enough time with Langston, but now she was managing to get home early almost every day.

"Mommy, look! I made a crown for my brother!"

The moment Abigail was picked up from school and stepped through the door, she was all excited, showing off her creation.

Langston, who had been lounging on the couch with his laptop, looked as if he'd rather be anywhere else.

"I'm a boy, I don't need a crown."

"But I made it super pretty! Look, brother!"

Abigail, undeterred, placed the paper crown she was holding into his hands, her face full of hope.

"...Who writes 'get well soon, legs' on a crown?" Langston couldn't help but comment, but he still placed the crown on his head to humor her.

out of the kitchen with some freshly washed fruit, caught the sight of

one who could handle Langston

who could handle Abigail was

when is daddy coming home? I made one for him too!"

busy at work, but

hasn't played with

a bit longer, and when he's less busy, he'll play with you." She tried to explain things

on the receiving end. Knowing he was busy, she tried get home earlier to take care of Langston and brought work home

the sound of a car pulling

and Langston immediately turned their attention towards

cakez and some toys, still dressed in his impeccably tailored dark suit, the very image of the distinguished Mr.

door, he transformed into the loving father and

shift was both

"Daddy!"

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