Just random topics.
Pierce kept complaining about Hayes “cheating” during the laser quest.
Ford was defending himself over the trampoline games.
And slowly, I found myself relaxing too.
The tension that had followed me all week finally felt quieter somehow.
Maybe because nobody expected anything from me here.
No meetings.
No pressure.
No sudden presence of him…
I stopped the thought before it finished.
Just them. My family.
I leaned back slightly against my hands before speaking.
“Let’s play a game.”
Ford looked up immediately. “That already sounds dangerous.”
“Who’s most likely to,” I clarified.
Pierce nodded once. “Okay, I’m listening.”
“That’s actually a good idea,” Ford admitted.
Hayes took a sip from his drink. “Who starts?”
Pierce looked around the group. “Alright.
