I was seated between Nate and Mason across from their parents. Lucas sat at the head of the table and his wife was across from him on the other end of the table.

Aside from stiff greetings, nobody had spoken a word.

The main course has already been served and the dishes taken away. We were waiting for the second dish to be served.

Their father cleared his throat, eyes darting between his sons and then lingering on me for a few seconds before he focused on ...