The Swap
Before I could move, Hugo burst in, flopping onto Damian's lap.
"Daddy, I want a hamburger!"
Damian's face hardened. "Look at yourself—you're already overweight. No hamburgers. It's late. Go to bed."
"No! I want one! I want one now!"
Hugo's tantrum kicked in full force. Betty swooped in, wrapping him up like he was the victim.
"Hugo, darling, don't cry. I will take you out for burgers. How about two? Would that cheer you up?" She turned to Damian and winked, like they were sharing some inside joke.