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“Quadruple”

I looked at him closely Dean’s expression was blank I could have sworn his deep brown eyes were glassy It was al I was pretty sure was i At least not to all of it

“No You aren't getting it It isn't about the irl is hurt and confused, she needs her faood to have ularly”

He didn'tto turn off his feelings The ones he was feeling hurting too much

“You wanthis Master of the Universe voice I was sure greatly is at work

“Yes, in a way I will stay with you, during the lockdown, on one condition”

“Name it,” he said distantly

“You spend one afternoon per ith Jessica The whole afternoon From one to five No excuses No exceptions”

I actually saw Dean flinch I didn't understand it, but the idea of being alone with his niece see her uncle physical pain I had just started for the door to leave, probably for good when Dean sprang to life, like waking from a dream

“Wait!”

I stopped and turned back Ready to listen but also prepared to walk out at aI didn't like

“I'll do it”

“You will?” I asked, surprised he had caved so easily

“Yes Four hours Every Saturday Alone with Jessica You wouldn't be able to go ho of the house, so you don't have to be involved at all”