Becks
You better be careful or Dixon might accidentally beat the shit out of you, thinking you’re the stalker.
Amelia
Or shoot him. It’s been known to happen. Just sayin...
Hudson
Like he could take me.
Lenny
He already did. By the throat. In the kitchen.
Scarlet
Looks like Lenny just won Clue. Did he use a candlestick?
Ashlyn
You’re all insane. Yes, Brandon has officially moved in with Lindy and me. Yes, he’s no longer sleeping on the couch. Yes, he takes out my trash.
Jace
I hope that’s not all he takes out. I’m too old for another little sister.
Lenny
It doesn’t work that way, dumbass.
Ashlyn
Most importantly, I’m happy and so is your sister.
Hudson
Does this mean my brother-in-law is about to be my stepdaddy too?
Sawyer
That’s some serious inbred shit there, brother.
Ashlyn
You’re all stupid.
Max
But we all love you.
Ashlyn
Love you guys too.
Iput my phone down on the counter next to Brandon’s messy pile of phone, wallet, and keys and bite down on my lips as I hold back my laugh. They might be batshit crazy, but they’re my family, and I love them.Definitely batshit crazy though.I giggle and grab a knife to finish dicing the tomatoes for the salad I’m throwing together for dinner, then startle as Brandon comes downstairs.
Today’s sweatpants are gray and sit low on his hips. The ribbed tank he threw on is white and mouthwateringly tight over his chest, and I’m suddenly no longer interested in tomatoes or salad.Nope. That’s not what I want in my mouth.