"Can you believe them," Callie asks as she turns and faces Patty? "They are doing threat assessments on my life."
"Why are you surprised," Patty says as she stirs something on the stove. "You know how Tony is about your safety?"
"Still they could at least ask," Callie asks as she looks around the apartment. "Where is Thomas? He said he was going to be on time for dinner tonight."
"Said he had to pick up something at the shop before coming," Patty says as she pulls something out of the oven. "Are we going to tell him?"
"That Grant will be home by late tonight," Callie asks, "probably not a good idea. He will stay up all night waiting for him."
"Good point," Patty says as she finishes pulling things out of the oven. "Text him and tell him leftovers will be in the fridge and he is on breakfast duty."
"Already did after we got off," Callie says as she grabs dishes from the cupboard. "Says fine, but don't expect it all the time. I replied that it is usually a rotating schedule who does breakfast or dinner."
"It works best for all of us," Patty says as she brings serving dishes over the dining room table.
"I'm not late," Thomas says rushing in through the front door.
"No, you being late," the girls say sarcastically as they set the table.
"Uh," Thomas groans as he puts his coat away in the closet. "When is Grant coming home?"
"Last I spoke to him he said a week or two," Callie says as they sit at the table. "Why hate being the only guy in the house?"
"Yes," he says before placing a jeweller box in front of her. "They came in today."
"Yes," Callie says as she opens the box and the simple silver wedding band sits in it. "The engraving took forever."
"Shouldn't have waited to the last minute," the two siblings smile as they watch Callie look for any imperfections.
"It's perfect," Callie says as she puts the ring back in the box, "Only one thing missing?"
"Grant," Thomas answers. "Does he know that Tony has moved us all into Stark Tower for the undecided amount of time?"
"Not yet," Callie says as they start eating. "I'm hoping it is not permanent but now I am wondering."
"Tony has been running threat assessments on her life," Patty explains.
"He hasn't found out about Grant," he says shocked.
"Right now he is more worried about Christian and his sudden appearance into our lives," says Callie. "He was already discussing security details when I blocked him out."
"Just no more upgrades to the system here," Patti declares. "I am barely grasping the latest detail. I mean how can palm recognition be duplicated."
"It's Tony," Callie says. "Though I did hear something about bringing in a self-defence trainer and bodyguards."
"Is that necessary," Patty questions. "I mean I get it for when Thomas goes jewel shopping or delivers a high-end piece but for me and you."
"You could add it as part of your packages," Thomas chimes in. "That all your clients will have secured events and all staff will be vetted. Big-name clients do love their privacy."
"Junior has a pretty good point," Callie agrees.
"The only one who can call me that is Grant," Thomas declares.
"Sorry," Callie apologizes. "What's on your agenda tomorrow?"
"Finishing up the hospital benefit, before starting up on the UES wedding package," Patty says. "They want an engagement party, wedding shower, bachelorette party and wedding all done in a forest fairy theme."
"Fun, have to finish a few pieces before checking out a few new locations for a second store," Thomas says. "I also have to send a few emails to my distributors about some new colours."
"Always fun, I have to sift through a few divorces, prenups," Callie starts. "Plus a couple of parents want me to discuss family court options for taggers who think they are going to get off with a slap on the wrist."
"You're not a criminal lawyer though," Patty says looking at her. "How can you help with that?"
"Don't know but I have made some calls to arrange a meeting with a few criminal lawyers who specialize in young offenders," Callie replies. "They think that I am a middle man."
"Uh maybe you up to your services," Patty says.
"A matchmaking service for clients and lawyers," Thomas adds. "Your list would get quite a workout."
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