Chapter 47

“So, Ron, Jacob, Anne, Elizabeth, David, his wife, and your dude…probably.”

“Elliot wants to invite the girls over as well. So, add their parents if they want to come. Maybe Frank and his family?”

Mike nodded, scrolling through his phone. “I’ll send out the invite. I already have the girl’s number from the last family day.”

“Thanks.”

Another knock on the door and Mike went out. He came back, followed by Ron and Zach. Elliot didn’t acknowledge either of them. Ron ruffled his hair, but Zach looked upset.

“Hey kiddo, you alright?” Zach came up behind him and went to rub his back but Elliot moved away.

“El…” I started but he huffed and grabbed his book.

“I’m going to read.”

Jumping out of his seat, he disappeared through the doors and I could hear him walk up the stairs. The door to the bedroom slammed shut and I winced. I held my cup of coffee tight in my hand. It started to shake until I finally couldn’t take the frustration. Throwing the mug at the cabinets, the ceramic shatter