He smiled and turned his focus to Celine. She thought she'd burst into a blush right there on the spot having his full attention like that. His deep, soulful eyes taking her in as if he could see past her and into her very heart. She swallowed, already trying to keep the 'yes' from jumping off her lips. Whatever he wanted he could have as long as he kept looking at her like that. She squirmed and forced herselfto calm down. "Would you still like to go to Dublin for the contest? It's quickly approaching, and I haven't pushed on it due to everything happening. However, we're at the point where we have toaccept or let it pass us by." Rene's words were serious, but gentle. Celine swallowed, her eyes flicking to her mother. Her mom rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Are you going to pass this up to stay under my feet!? Go! Go! How many times do I have to tell you I'm fine?" "Maman-""I have your father and your siblings. I don't need you giving up opportunities to babysit me when I'd rather see you on the TV." Celine still chewed the inside of her cheek. She knew her mom was strong, but at the same time, her mom had insisted she was fine the same night they'd taken her to the hospital. If they would have listened, she wouldn't be all frustrated here and now. Her mother calmed and cupped Celine's face. "You can call and check in twice every day. You can call four times a day if it makes you feel better, but you deserve this, honey. Go."
