"...Incredible, this game is a chock-full of spectacular plays," Dan said as Natalie walked in.

"Chock-full?" Natalie asked as she sat down behind him.

"Yeah, I heard Casey say that to Jeremy when he looked over Jeremy's first highlights package. I kind of liked the sound of it," Dan replied.

"But still... Chock-full? That's kind of weird, Danny," Natalie teased, a light smile gracing her face.

Dan turned towards her.

"What, Natalie?" he questioned.

"What's going on with your dad and you?" She finally asked, concern creeping into her voice.

"Did Casey tell you? Sometimes I wish he would-"

"Dan. He didn't tell me. I was outside your office and I overheard. I didn't mean to intrude," Natalie interjected.

Dan paused.

"I think you should go," Natalie said.

"I'm not going to ruin it for my family. Me being there will only make my dad furious and ruin it for the rest of the family," Dan explained.

"Uh huh..." Natalie said then got up.

"Listen, I think you've been running-" Natalie started.

"-I've not been running-"

"-You've been running from your dad. If you go, I think you'll finally feel closure, one way or another," Natalie finished.

"I can't go alone Natalie. I'll be all alone. My family will avoid me. I'll just feel out of place, then I'll leave and no one will miss me. There is no love left in that household for me, just anger and hate," Dan whispered as Natalie came closer to him.

"Then I'll go with you. You've been there for me before, and now it's my turn," Natalie said firmly.

"Natalie... I need to think about it," Dan answered quietly, then turned back to his work.