It was a questioning expression but Jace already knew what he was asking. A devilish grin grew across Jace’s face, and he nodded slightly. Bill smiled back and stood up. “Jace, care to join me?” “Sure thing.” “No smoking, Daddy!” Sarah commanded. “I’m not gonna smoke. I’m just gonna stand by Jace while he smokes.” Sarah rolled her eyes. “You need to stop him from bringing cigars with him,” Sarah sneered to Maddy. “He’s a grown man. He does what he wants.” Jace smiled to himself. “Yeah, but he’s gonna get Daddy sick!” “I was talking about Daddy,” Maddy said sternly. Bill grinned. “All right let’s go, we don’t have to be here for this argument,” Bill said. Jace nodded and followed him out of the dining room and over to the side door.
