Susan wasn't having it. "Richard..."

Richard snapped, totally done. "That's it! Stop being difficult!"

'Huh.'

'So he DOES know Susan's the problem here.'

Didn't wanna think about it. Just made my heart hurt more. Just said quietly, "Thanks, Mr. Blackwood. I'll get my aunt moved up now."

That "Mr. Blackwood" got under his skin again, but he kept quiet, face like ice.

Pushed down all my feelings and turned to ...