“ I know, but with everything happening—"
"Even with everything happening, some things are still more important. Your relationship with your mother is one of those things." He pulled back to look at me. "When do you want to do this?"
"Soon? Maybe this weekend?"
"This weekend works. I'll have Marcus coordinate with the guards at your mother's house. We'll pick a restaurant, scout it ahead of time, make sure everything is secure." Rafael was already planning, his mind working through the logistics. "Saturday afternoon, maybe? That gives us time to prepare properly."
"Saturday afternoon is perfect."
"Good. Then it's settled." He kissed me softly. "See? I can be reasonable when you ask nicely."
"You can be reasonable when I stammer and hesitate nervously, you mean."
He laughed. "That to
