“No, Nana. I’m not smart at all. I’m really dumb. You’re the smartest.” Dylan buttered Nana up. It was not empty flattery either because she was amazing.

The public thought they were amazing people in their own right, but they still could not escape their nana’s grasp. She was like an immovable mountain while they were like tigers—they could be kings of the mountain but still could not touch her.

“I didn’t play any tricks, Nana.”

“That’s your business. You can do whatever you like. I’ve already helped you pick a candidate. It’s your choice whether or not you pursue her. A year should be enough time for you to think about it. But let me remind you that Yorks don’t cheat and are loyal. Don’t ruin our good name.”

Dylan said sheepishly, “I know, Nana. I’m about to start driving, so I’ll talk to you when I get back.”

“Drive carefully,” Nana admonished before hanging up and handing the phone off to Sam.

“My fish!” She was worried someone else had eaten her fish.

Sam said with a smile