Dinner, a Familiar Scent… and a Truth That Finally Spoke
Leonard didn’t confront Michael in an office.
He didn’t shout on a phone call.
He invited him to dinner.
Catherine sat at the table, alive again in a way that made the room feel different.
She smiled softly.
She ate soup like it wasn’t a battle.
June moved quietly through the kitchen, preparing tea.
Still staff to everyone else.
Still invisible to the people who only see titles.
Michael raised his glass.
