His Eagle Eyes on Me

"What are you talking about?" Avery walked over to Elliot.

"Nothing much," he said. "I need some time alone with Layla."

"Oh, are you asking me to leave?" Avery asked sarcastically. "You want to talk to her about Eric, right? Did you really think I wouldn't know what you were thinking? You are trying to get me to leave as if I couldn't figure out what you guys were talking about."

Hearing his pride shatter, Elliot blushed.

"Mom, show Dad some mercy!" Layla said calmly.

Avery hummed and turned to look at Elliot, "Come to the bedroom once you are done talking to Layla. I need to talk to you as well."

Elliot felt uneasy, sensing that he was about to be lectured by his wife.

After Avery left, Layla suppressed her laughter as she looked at Elliot, "What were you trying to ask me, Dad?"

so I trust that you won't do anything out of line, will you? There are plenty of good men out there, and a young woman as brilliant as

girlfriend. I

but soon thought of another problem. "Is Eric still dating?" Elliot had

hear anything about them

trust that you won't do anything that's

Dad. Even if there's something I really want, I'm not about to let go of my pride to obtain it. Go find Mom! I wonder what she is going to say to you!" Layla stood from the couch

for being rude to Eric. I know exactly what she's

their pajamas out when Elliot

do you want

She lifted an eyebrow and shot him a sidelong

guilty? I didn't say much

last time we saw him! Eric didn't do

down on the lounge chair,