So Brooke Mitchell glanced at Vera Xavier and said, "As a young woman, it would be wise to have a little more self-respect."
Vera Xavier felt like she'd been caught in the crossfire. But with Brooke Mitchell's status right there, she couldn't really say anything to defend herself. 'I can't just jump up and start a fight with my own mother-in-law!'
Nathaniel Nathan cut in, "I was the one holding her hand. By that logic, I'm the one with no self-respect. Mom, if you can't stand the sight of it, then don't look. Vera and I are leaving. You can find your own way back later."
With that, he pulled Vera Xavier up and started to walk away.
Brooke Mitchell froze for a moment. She wanted to stop him, but it felt awkward to do so. She could only call out after him, "You're back in Veridia and you don't even come home? That's outrageous! You're coming home for dinner tonight!"
Nathaniel Nathan neither agreed nor disagreed, simply leading Vera Xavier away.
