Familiar Comfort

Miriam's reaction shocked the young man next to Dante. He grew even more alarmed when Clara appeared from behind the curtain.

"Clean yourself up and get out." Dante felt his focus returning.

When he saw Vaughn at the doorway, Dante asked, "How did my Mom end up here?"

Vaughn stammered, glancing nervously at Clara. Miriam was worried that her son might get involved with a widow, and she wanted to k