Hostile Reception

Everyone at the office was on edge that day. Valerie made her way to her office, turned on her computer, and started checking her emails.

When it was time to clock out, Valerie turned to Nolan and said, "Nolan, I want to go pick Dad and Mom up at the airport."

Nolan gave a wry smile. "You trying to get yourself slapped? Or do you want to end up on the news at the airport?"

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