(Jason's POV) "Just transfer the money," I say. Leonard holds up his hands in surrender, still smiling. "I'll send you the invoice by Monday. And Jason?" He waits until I meet his eyes. "Whatever you're feeling, don't fight it." I leave without another word, but Leonard's words follow me all the way to the car, where Caroline is strapping Charlie into his car seat while Rose climbs into hers. Caroline looks up when I approach, and there's that smile again—the one that makes something twist in my chest. "Everything good?" she asks. "Everything's good. Just had something to ask about Rose's progress." I close Charlie's door gently. "Ready to go?" "Ready." I drive them home, and when I drop them off, Caroline lingers at the car door. "Jason?" "Yeah?" "Thank you for taking us to see

