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“Hey,” Lincoln said indignantly. “I heard that.”
Max laughed. “You’re the weak link when it comes to family gossip, Dad.”
“I’m hurt.”
“Truth hurts.”
“Congratulations to both of you,” Lincoln said. “We’re so happy for you.”
“Thanks, Dad.”
“And Gramps,” Elmer said. “I’m excited, too. I’ve been waiting for this for you for a long time, pal.”
“Don’t go thinking you can check out because little Max is finally settled, you hear me?”
“I ain’t going nowhere, son. I’ve still got a lot of work to do around here.”
“Yes, you do. It’s starting to rain, so I need to focus on driving. We’ll see you in a couple of days.”
“Can’t wait,” Molly said. “Drive safely, and congratulations again.”
“Thanks. Love you guys.”
“Love you, too.”
Molly putthe phone on the table and then did a little happy dance that included clapping and cheering.
“What’s going on with your wife?” Elmer asked Lincoln.
“Not sure. I was going to ask you what’s happening with your daughter.”
“Gentlemen, what you see here is a full-on celebration of a plan well designed and executed.”
Elmer glanced at Linc. “What’s happening?”
“I have beaten you both at your own game, so you’d better just suck it up!”
Linc eyed her suspiciously. “Start talking. Leave nothing out.”
“When I heard about the reunion, I tracked down Lexi’s mom and made sure they knew about it. We agreed to do everything we could to make sure those kids were both at the reunion. It took a little bit of convincing, as you know, but in the end, all it took was for them to see each other again to pick right up where they left off.” She punctuated her words with another fist pump, a twirl and a squeal.
“Never seen her quite like this,” Elmer said, sounding concerned.
“Neither have I,” Linc said.
“Iknewhe’d never stopped caring about Lexi,” Molly said. “I knew it, and I wasright!” More twirling and cheering ensued. “And now they’repregnant! Whoop!”
“Did she say she’s beating us at our own game?” Linc asked Elmer.
“I believe she just seriously smoked us on our most vexing challenge,” Elmer said.
“I smoked yourasses, boys!”
“We’re never going to hear the end of this,” Lincoln said on a moan.
“I’m moving in with Hannah,” Elmer said.
“Ha, ha, ha, ha,ha! You two think you’re all that and a bag of chips, getting all the kids paired up and married off, but meet the master.”
