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"Go on," Michael says slowly

"It's about Jocelyn… and the baby"

I watch as Michael sits up in his chair, his body erect The id His eyes look like broken glass and are hinting at violence, but I continue, "her—and I—we—" I'ht combination of words

"You can't be serious," he says, cutting me off

"I love her"

"You don't know the first thing about love," he growls "You've dipped your dick into anything with two legs and tits Who are you kidding?"

"You're one to talk—sitting in this house e is that? It's one of the greatest charades I've ever seen"

"You have no idea the sacrifices I've had to make Not just for me For this city And for you"

I understand nancy—well, that baby ismore of a father than you've ever been"

Michael sla his teeth at rateful little prick! I invite you into ive you work, I introduce you to my network—some of the most influential people in the world—even after you nearly cause WW III with the president's daughter, and this is the thanks I get? You have some real nerve"

"I didn't rave"

"Ha! You should watch what you say Do you take me for a fool Lance?"

"No, I don't You're too manipulative for a fool Even I know that Let's face it, we're all pawns in your master plans"

“You’re all too stupid to even be pawns,” he snarls at me I can’t believe there are ti of hiht onme down”

“You’re the only weight on yourself, Dad,” I say, raising“Maybe if you were more open and honest people would help you more”