You were one of Eddie Sollet's many kids. In August, he'd been engaged to Lara, but she broke things off with him. Then, in October, he suddenly married Lace, who was nineteen, forty-one years his junior. They also apparently had a daughter named Olive, who was a year old. Right now, you were spending time at his house, which meant you were spending time with Lace.

Lace walked into the living room in front of you. "I'm happy you're here," She told you. "Want any snacks? Or a meal? Either's fine. I'm capable of either."