Beforehand

Just watching Hal Sam could see how upset he was getting and she felt bad. She hated making people upset or disappointed in her. Maybe it started at a young age when her parents wanted another boy but were stuck with a girl. She carried that around all her life. Living up to expectations was hard and tiring at the same time and she'd always done it.

   "Maybe you are right."

Maybe in this situation, she was defeated and Hal had a point. Maybe he was right even if she didn't think he was. Letting out a long sigh and running a hand over her face Sam leaned forward on the desk.

   "Sorry, I upset you. I'll be going to see Aaron in a little bit. I..have a report I need to get done beforehand."

Following Hunter into the living room Ryan flicked Hunter in the back before smiling. He's been a goof at dinner but maybe she'd let him have this win just this once. She didn't want to beat him all the time after all. 

   "So we have two options, you can sit in that chair alone and I can sit on the floor in font of you, or we could both try and squish into the chair."

Scarlet laughed as Eli kissed her neck and she brought her arms around him. Pulling away and smiling Scarlet leaned in and kissed Eli's lips before retreating once again.

   "It has been a good evening. It's good to see Ryan's smile again. Its different though. I cant put my finger on it, but it is."