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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

– who

blood, who could be a

that, dad?” he asks, his voice hurt and

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

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

myself,” he says, still angry but a little cowed. He

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

later, Kent is still standing

go?” I ask, looking around

to cool off,” Kent murmurs, his arms crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but he’s putting on a controlled front for everyone

at the front of the room rings a gong. I jump

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they start to filter away towards tables. The waiter

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