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“This is a 23 and Me DNA kit. I have a guy in the genetics lab at Cedars who can process this right away. It will tell us if you’re a part of our family.”
“You don’t believe me?” I cocked my head.
“It’s not that we don’t. We just need to make sure. We’ve all done the test. It’s no big deal.”
“Honestly, Claire. Our father broke hearts all over the damn world. Anyone could put his name down on a birth certificate,” Simon said.
“I’ve been exactly where you are, Claire. Trust me.” Shaun smiled.
“Shaun, go call your guy and get his ass to the lab now if he’s not there. Claire, do the test,” Simon said. “Once we get the official results, we’ll tell the rest of the family. Fuck, I can’t believe this.” He pushed himself out of his chair. “The man is buried six feet under and still surprises us every fucking day. And my mother.” He pointed at Shaun. “Wait until I get a hold of her.”
“There’s something else you should know, bro,” Shaun said.
“Now what?” He placed his hands on his hips and cocked his head.
“Claire bought the Aubert’s house. She walked up to their door, knocked, and convinced them to sell.”
Simon turned his head and stared at me. “Why the hell would you want that place?”
“Trust me. The entire house is being stripped down to the studs.”
“Maybe you are a Kind. Shaun did the same damn thing before he told us who he was.” A smirk crossed Simon’s lips. “What do you do for work?”
“I was a financial manager for my parents’ insurance company back in Connecticut. I’m currently unemployed at the moment. I’ll be looking for a job soon.”
“And Nick? Did you use him to get to us?” Simon’s eyes narrowed.
“No. He’s my next-door neighbor. We met at the brewhouse, and we’re friends.”
“Bring him along tonight,” Simon said.
“Where?” I asked.
“Sebastian put Karaoke in at the brewhouse. We’re all going there tonight for some drinks and fun.”
“Are you sure you want me there?” I asked.
“Yeah. Why not,” he said.
The sliding door opened, and Ella stepped inside.
“Can I—Claire! What are you doing here?” She ran over and hugged me.
Simon reached over, grabbed the 23 and Me kit, and held it behind his back.
“You told them?” Ella cocked her head at me.
“Told them what?” I smiled.
“That you’re their sister.” She grinned.
“Ella, what are you talking about?” Simon asked.
“I saw you grab the 23 and Me test, Simon. The one you’re hiding behind your back?” Her little brow arched.
“How do you know she’s our sister?” Shaun asked her.
“For one, she looks like all of you, especially Nora. And two, she has a little dimple on her cheek.” She pointed. “Just like Grandpa Henry had.”
