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I s on my prime rib to cut a succulent piece off, then dip it in the horseradish sauce I’d whipped up earlier “Not as of yet My goal is to keep my time free so I can watch the rest of the playoffs, but there also hasn’t been anything interesting enough to pull me away”

“And you’d tell us if sooes quiet Not one single clink of cutlery to plate or a wineglass tapping against the table

I sigh as htens “Yes I promised I would”

My“Honey… we’d just like the opportunity to talk to you about a potentially dangerous job before you accept it We just want to be heard”

“But you have been heard,” I say quietly, setting my knife and fork down “I know exactly how you feel But any decision to take a job is going to be mine alone What I will proive you information overload on the security I’ll have so you’ll feel better about it”

It’s clear froaze from my parents to Dax, but he just stares back blandly I have no clue what he’s thinking If I had to guess, he’s siding with Moan, her return smile is supportive and sympathetic

My dad turns his full attention on Dominik next “You have a stake in this now, Dominik What do you think?”

I narrow my eyes in Dominik’s direction He doesn’t look at all uncoht soon become an actual family squabble

Does he have a stake in this as ives hiht to voice his opinion at least

Dolass of wine and takes a small sip, which is obviously a bit of a stall tactic so he can ponder his response I is—hts

He sets his glass down, looking ht in the eye “Calvin… I have the same exact concerns you and Linda do I’ve had my chance to talk to Willow about them, so she knows my position But, at this point, I have to trust that Willohat she’s doing I respect her abilities, and that she’s dah about us to give equal respect back about our worries I don’t want Willow to go anywhere reerous, but if she has adequate protection, then I can’t do anything but support her fully because she’s fulfilling her dreams”

It goes so quiet I expect crickets to start chirping A zing of pure delight courses through me at Dominik’s very public support of me in direct opposition to my parents