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“Um,” I say, hesitating a little. “I think I’d like to…visit the bathroom,” I say, “before I take that on.”

“Of course,” Kent says, turning with me, putting a hand on my back to show me the way.

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“Dad,” Daniel says, his face frustrated as he steps in front of us. “I’ll take her,” he says, shaking his head. “You’ve been kind of

hovering all night –”

“Nonsense,” Kent says, frowning at him and nudging me forward. As a trio, we head towards the alcove with the little restroom sign.

Daniel pushes the point further.

“Seriously, dad,” he murmurs, “you can go, I’ll stay by her side – I

can handle this –”

“No, you can’t Daniel,” his father snaps, taking an aggressive step

towards him, cutting me off in my path. “You have no idea what

are in this room – who it might

to who is out for blood,

asks, his voice

conversations, you never

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your fault, Daniel,” Kent snarls, Daniel falling silent.

tonight you’ve never been interested in the family business – always more interested in

do all day. And tonight, because she’s here –“he throws out a hand towards me, “what, suddenly you know what you’re

at his father, crossing his arms across his chest, clearly hurt. “I can handle myself,” he says,

past him, eager to get away. “Um, I’m going to go to the bathroom,” I say, looking over my shoulder at them. “While you two…sort this out.” They ignore me, turning to continue the argument even in my absence.

later, Kent is still standing there, but Daniel

did he go?” I ask,

cool off,” Kent murmurs, his arms crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but

room rings a gong. I jump and blink a little at the noise, surprised. What the hell

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away towards tables. The waiter scurries over

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