Everett's fist connected with Jeffrey's jaw with a thud that echoed through the air.

"Ugh... What the hell, man?" Jeffrey stumbled backward, fighting for balance.

"That's for Karen's dad." Jeffrey was taken aback.

Dorothy's head whipped around at the sound of Jeffrey's voice.

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"What are they on about?" "How should I know!" Karen blinked innocently, "But if Everett's schooling Jeffrey, it's definitely for something Jeffrey did." Dorothy chuckled with resignation, "You two are thick as thieves now, huh?" They were always at each other's throats, but there was a straightforwardness about their relationship. A spat meant clearing the air, and once things were cleared up, they were back to being chums.

"What can I say? He's like a bad penny, always turning up! But honestly, when we first split, I really thought it was over between us." "I know." It was clear to Dorothy.

was nothing if not resilient, always ready to let go and

us. What about you and Everett? Jeffrey mentioned Everett came all the way back from Liberty City just to see you. He dropped a ton of work for

will be. So, no , please — at least don't let the kids know that you two are apart. Abigail is fine; she's only got her sweets in her eyes. But Langston's a smart cookie. He'll pick

pick up on anything."

scooping Abigail into his arms and hoisting Langston onto a suitcase with

nodded and fell into

Karen was engrossed in play with the kids

his LEGO bricks,

standing far apart, hardly interacting, and it

dad fighting?" "Of course not!" "But Dad always holds Mom's hand when he's not carrying anything. Why isn't he today?" Karen glanced over, and even she couldn't deny the

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