Jefferson's head swerved in her direction, his mouth falling open. "No. Don't even think about it."

Nicholas' grip tightened on my hand, both of us watching his parents in a battle of wills. Neither of us had any idea what was going on across the table.

"Yes. It's time." Clara waved her hand toward us. "They are married, having a baby. It's done." She pointed her finger and jabbed him in the chest. you to be a man and own up. It's time our son knew the truth, and we're not going anywhere until ...