“Go. We’ve got this. Dad’s assistants are running practice today. He doesn’t have to be back until tomorrow.” She kisses my cheek. “I love you, Leo. You’re a good man.” “Yeah well, I had a great example to watch.” Dad throws his cards on the table and fakes frustration while Izzy giggles. “Leo,” she calls out. “Is Mommy okay? Auntie Gracie said her head hurt and that we had to be kinda quiet.” Auntie Gracie . . . I love my family. “Yeah, short cake. She’ll be okay. Her head just hurts. I’m going to go check on her.” She takes my dad by the hand and pulls him to his feet. “Come on, Grandpa.
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