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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

room – who it might be dangerous for her

who is out for blood, who could be a

twists, angry. “And whose fault is that, dad?” he asks, his

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 college, and books, and

throws out a hand towards me, “what, suddenly you know

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

his mouth to speak again but I push past him, eager to get away. “Um, I’m going to go to the bathroom,” I

minutes later, Kent is still standing there, but Daniel is

he go?” I ask, looking around

his arms crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but he’s putting on a controlled front for everyone in the room.

I jump and blink a little at the noise,

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filter away towards tables. The waiter scurries over to us,

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