I almost cancelled dinner three times.
The first time was when Charles called and asked if Jace and I could come over.
The second time was when he added Victoria and Charlotte to the invitation.
The third time was when I realized I had no idea what dinner with my entire family was supposed to feel like anymore.
Jace found me standing in the workshop after closing, staring at my phone.
“You are thinking too loudly.” He said and I looked at him.
“How can you tell?” I asked.
“You have that look.” He said.
“What look?” I asked.
“The one where you are planning twelve different ways to escape a situation.” He said and I smiled despite myself.
“Charles invited everyone to dinner.” I said.
“I know.” He said.
“You sound very calm about that.” I said.
“I’m trying to be supportive.” He s
