The Kitten Trap

Winston stared at Hazel's big, bright eyes and completely lost his train of thought. 'Why doesn't this kid ever go along with the plan?'

For the first time, he found himself at a loss for words.

Usually, people scrambled to keep up with him, but now he was the one struggling to keep the conversation going.

"Grandpa?" Hazel blinked up at him, her soft little voice full of curiosity.

Winston cleared