Elodie’s POV
The conversation drifts easily after that, Lena recounting some disastrous story about Felix's attempt to help her pack before the cruise, Murphy countering with an equally chaotic tale from his own childhood, and slowly, despite myself, I find the tension in my shoulders easing slightly, the easy rhythm of the evening pulling me along with it.
Lena excuses herself to check on Felix at the kids' disco, offering to check on Callie at the same time, and hurries away to get them drinks from the bartender on her way. A few minutes later, Murphy's phone buzzes with something that pulls a small, apologetic wince across his face as he checks the screen.
'Sorry, I need to take this. Production thing, probably nothing exciting.' He rises, offering an easy grin. 'Don't let anyone fin
