Dinner had been delicious. Dee’s idea to order everything that had been suggested turned out to be a fantastic one. It allowed everyone to pick what they wanted and graze during the evening to stave off hunger before bed. That tiny bit of comfort helped everyone in the home as they came to terms with Reginald’s imminent passing.
Chris was playing with Cerberus in the pool while Darius and Melanie were outside with him as a precaution. The last thing anyone needed was for another tragedy to befall the family. Darius also had another motive for staying with Chris while he played with Cerberus. It allowed him to join in the fun of playing with the boy he now considered a little brother, which was something he had missed out on for eons.
Melanie smiled at the pair as they paddled around the
