Damon's POV

“That was rough.” I said as Adrian left us both.

But she didn't look like she wanted to talk about it.

“Shall we go out, somewhere different?” I offered.

“Where do you have in mind?” Emily asked.

“I was going to let you pick that.” I said.

“Haven't been in one since Freda died, well, except for those meetings you organised to scream at my lawyers and I.” She said.

“Emily, everyone was acting out, I admit, but things were, and still are, rough.” I tried reasoning with her, “I wish all those didn't happen, but I've been through more than you can imagine.”

“Damon, that's no excuse.”...