“There, there, dear. He’ll come around. Ryan always takes some convincing to walk the path less traveled despite the fact that he is… rather extraordinary. He’s stubborn. Just like his father.” “My sister said I shouldn’t force myself on him,” I complained, untying the totally boss apron that Iris let me borrow. Iris chuckled. “While I agree that force is likely not the way to my son’s heart, persistence will be necessary, dearie. Don’t give up. We have been waiting for you for a long time. He will just need some convincing.”