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Hi reader, just a look ahead for today/tomorrow. I’m currently writing the Sin Street weekly with my partner . If you haven’t checked out their Substack, Dirty Drawings, please click on their highlighted name in this paragraph.
I’m also working on a one-and-done story - Breeding Party, which will be published to paid subscribers today or tomorrow. That’s on top of the usual Tuesday KEJ and another Surrogate tomorrow.
Have a great week.
Victor had arranged the dining room so he could sit on either side of the head of the table, a position he rightfully took as a matter of best placement rather than any belief that he was the head of the household.
I loved his humility, which created a vibe of equality. He was no pushover, another quality I admired, and I imagined those who crossed him were sorry afterward. I recalled our earlier conversation on the matter of dinner etiquette because my boyfriend was concerned about the optics or possibility of upsetting anyone.
“I didn’t want to leave out either mother, Amy.”
“If you’d sat between them, you’d only be able to speak to one at a time.”
“Am I doing the right thing, then?”
“Placing yourself at the head of the table in your own home? I’m surprised you have to ask.”
“Your opinion matters, Amy.”
Absolutely, it’s the right thing to do. This is a touchy situation. I’m not one for making distinctions with genders either, Victor, but two mothers will be far more difficult to handle than one father if things go awry.”
I felt touched by his sensitivity in all matters, particularly those of the heart, where Victor excelled in doing the right thing, or at least making that his foremost intention. As he seated each lady in the dining room, I thought of our sons and daughters working together with boundless sibling love and a pure sense of caring for one another.
Artyom placed both hands on Charlotte’s shoulders, beaming heartily.
“I am pleased to report that your daughter, Caprica, is safe.”