RIYA
"Adam, I swear to God if you don't shut the hell up-"
"Allen! Language!"
He turns to stare at me.
"Sorry Mom, but this boy had it coming! He called me a spoiled brat!"
Tiana raises both eyebrows in amusement.
"Isn't that the truth, funny guy?"
His nose flares.
"Are you the one to talk, Missy?!"
"Did you just...I'm gonna kill you, young man!"
"I dare you!"
"What are you gonna do? Tell Dad? Again?"
Allen pushes his chair back.
"You know what? I might just do that!"
"No one is leaving the table before you're done with dinner."
"But Mom, I need to talk to dad."
"He's coming downstairs in a few minutes.
"What is he doing?"
"He's tucking Tasha into bed."
"Why does she always fall asleep at dinner? Dad is always taking her to bed. All the time."
Adam mocks a sniff.
