“Lily, we wanted to tell you now, before it’s official… that we’ve made a very important decision for our family.” Mom smoothed her hair back. “Honey, I don’t know if you realize, but your father has a very good chance of winning nationals this year. As you know, if he does, he’s got that job at HHU lined up,” she said. I recognized the tactic immediately. Dad took over. “But to win, I need help. I need this guy right here,” he said and nodded to Cayden.
