Daddy, I found you a wife.
Angel reached for the jam, red strawberry glop plopping thick.
"Easy, tiger. Don't want a crime scene." I handed her a spoon, grabbing plates. Milk for her, black coffee for me, strong, no frills. I poured a mug, the steam curling up like a question mark, and took a large sip.
Bitter bite, but it felt grounding.
Angel smeared jam wild, bread a red mess. Licked her finger, eyes on me. EAT WITH ME?
"Twist my arm." I sat beside her, crunching the less-burnt edge. Sweet-tart burst, better than vending machine bars. "Not bad for a fire hazard, right? Your dad's got the magic touch for this stuff? Or is it all Elias?"
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