On other days it is locked.

I have written consent from every parent, and an adult supervisor is here for every session.”

“What Career Club?” he demanded.

“The one Selena started after she discovered that her college savings had disappeared.”

The hallway fell silent.

Selena emerged from the kitchen with a stack of folders held against her sweater.

She did not look at her father.

She looked at the floor, drew a steady breath, and walked to the table.

“Hi, Dad,” she said.

Gavin softened his voice so quickly it sounded rehearsed.

“Sweetheart, surely you know Grandma and I were only taking a little break.

We’ll put the money back.”

“You said the same thing before you got on the airplane,” Selena answered.

“You haven’t put back a dollar.”