“This little thing” —he made a triangle in the air, pointing between Kopano, Kaidan, and me— “isn't gonna fly. Don't worry yourselves about Anna anymore. You hear?” They both gave single nods. “Then get on out of here. And keep your heads in the game.”
Before my father could apologize or give me another sad look, I wrapped my arms around him...
He ran a hand down my hair. “Does she (Patti) know about those two boys fighting over you?”
“They weren't fighting over me...”