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We loaded up into the truck with the large bowl of pasta salad and the bag with the gifts in it. Carmen would hold the bowl and I tucked the bag up next to her on the bench seat in the truck. She seemed excited for the visit.
As we drove out of the fae lands, I checked on her a few times. If she started getting nervous, I wanted to be able to talk to her about it. Of course, if she second-guessed the dinner, at any point, I would take her home. Just because they were family, didn’t mean she had to put herself out for them.
“You’re looking a little worried,” I said.
“My mom’s younger sister doesn’t like me much and she’ll be there. Try not to get too angry if she starts up on her bullѕhit. My uncle, my mom’s older brother, is usually cool. My grandparents are… difficult to pre
