Shady

"Liars," she added.

She shrugged. "I don't know... just... curious how everyone else is getting on with them." She and Jerica certainly had torn opinions.

"... have you... talked to my uncles any?"

Ky grimaced. "Yeah... probably... best not to... poke that..."

"Okay." She nodded. "I'll... try again tomorrow."

She nodded. "He's still... not okay, though."

(hehe thanks! In canon he's a hitman (and Sadie doesn't know that for the first bit of the novel lol) but absolutely has golden retriever energy when he's off duty) ...

She nodded. "It... still feels like I'm making things worse. Like he's mad at me or something."

(I mean he kind of brings it on himself lol but still) Sadie had the music blasting over their home stereo system and was fully invested in her craft. She'd ...

"Okay." She nodded. "He's... acted like he doesn't want me there the past few times I've tried... but... I'll try again. Before the meeting."

(Poor guy) Sadie turned on some music and started blasting it as she seared then baked the steaks, then baked some asparagus with butter and garlic and roasted potatoes. It ...

Ky nodded glumly, wishing there was something she could do to make it better.

Sadie hopped in her car and drove home, excited to enjoy their meal. And her husband.

*the goodest vibes*

She gave a sympathetic grimace. "... Is... there anything I could be doing better to support him?"