Clarice POV
"Anya," I say as I get to my feet. "Hello sweetheart," she says as she comes to stand in front of me. "What are you doing here? Is everything alright? Is Nick alright?" "He is sad that you're not there for his first run with his dad. He tried to deny it, but I know my son. So I'll ask again why you have to choose between him and the rest of the family," she says. I look toward my father with concern. She is going to reveal more than she should if we keep talking in front of him.
"Anya, let's not do this here." "He is your family, Clarice, and family doesn't keep secrets," she says. "What are you saying? I thought no one could know who Nick really was," I practically whisper. "They aren't just anyone, Clarice. They are important to you, which means they are important to Nick
