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Brennan:I’ll just set a reminder on my phone.
Conor:Having memory problems? It comes to us all, deartháir.
Brennan:Fuck off. Do you know how much shit I juggle on a daily basis?
Conor:Isn’t it easier now that Aidan’s back in full form?
Brennan:Sure, but there’s still a fuck ton to manage. Da, believe it or not, was a hard worker.
Conor:He worked long hours. Didn’t think he did much though.
Brennan:Me neither, but he did. Aidan’s picked up Da’s shit, but I’ve had to pick up Aidan’s.
Conor:If you’ve got a lot on your plate, get Declan involved.
Brennan:I have, but there’s still a lot going on right now. Plus, did Aidan tell you those fucking Valentinis called a Summit?
Conor:No. He didn’t tell me. When?
Brennan:He said their new Consigliere has been pestering him since Christmas.
Conor:Why’s he listening now?
Brennan:Dunno. It’s tomorrow.
Conor:Shit. So soon?
Brennan:Yup.
Conor:Your first time stepping up. How you feeling?
Brennan:You gonna make fun of me if I tell you?
Conor:Nah.
Brennan:I’m nervous.
Conor:Thought you would be.
Brennan:Why?
Conor:Da’s life’s work was to perpetuate the belief that nothing you did would ever be enough to make up for what went down with Ma.
Conor:It served him to keep you under his thumb. Gave you a great work ethic, of course, but it doesn’t help in situations like these.
Conor:He was wrong though, Bren. Not only do you have nothing to make up for, but you’re a better man than Da could ever be.
Brennan:What’s with you today?
Conor:Feeling introspective, I guess.
Brennan:Has that woman been running you ragged? Because you don’t fucking deserve it, Conor. Do you hear me?
Conor:I appreciate the big brother act, Bren, but it isn’t Star. You know what’s funny?
Brennan:What?
Conor:I bet you two’ll get along great when you meet.
