"Watch your mouth," Adrian orders.
"Are you not hearing what I'm telling you? She's stalking us!" I say louder than I should.
His eyes narrow. He glances at Blue, then back at me.
I continue, "She's followed me to the gym. She lurks outside my place. She breaks into our homes. What more do you need to know to get her some help?"
"I don't need help, Brax! She's poisoning your mind!" Blue claims.
"More delusional crap," I declare.
Adrian's jaw clenches.
"H-how can you be so mean?" Blue asks, tears spilling over her eyes.
I step toward Adrian. "Think about it. How many years have you warned me to stay away from your daughter, and how many times have I told you I've never considered touching her and never will?"
He doesn't say anything.
"This sick crush she has on me isn't little anymore. She's got mental problems. You need to help her," I reiterate.
Blue puts her hand on my arm. "Brax! Don't say stuff like that."
I shrug out of it. "Don't touch me!"
Adrian barks, "Blue, leave. Now."
She gapes at him.
"I said now," he orders.
A wounded expression floods her face. She gives me a final look and sulks out of the room.
Adrian prowls closer, shoulders squared, anger radiating off him in controlled pulses. "What have you done with my daughter?"
I close my fists at my side. "Jesus Christ, Adrian. How many times do I have to go over this with you?"
Adrian thunders, "My daughter's arm is cut!"
"She obviously cut herself for this little stunt she planned in case Valentina and I decided to press charges!" I roar.
"Press charges," Adrian growls.
"That's what happens to adults who break into other people's homes," I point out.
His cheeks turn maroon. He grits through his teeth, "Traitor! You come into my home and threaten my daughter with the cops?"
I take several deep breaths and lower my tone. "No. You know I would never involve cops in anything."
"But that Abruzzo wife of yours would?" he says with disdain in his tone.
"Watch your mouth when you speak of my wife," I warn.
Tense silence fills the air.
I try again. "Adrian, Blue has serious issues going on. She crossed the line today by breaking into my wife's home. This has gone on way too long anyway."
"And why don't you fill me in a little more about what's gone on between you two?" he accuses.
