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“Yeah, I know. He told me earlier. I guess... Well, I guess I just forgot that for a minute.”
“Try to remember, big brother. Because this man who you all want to make out to be a bad guy... he’s already got abandonment issues, whether you realize that or not. You of all people should get that. Both of you had moms die when you were young. Only, unlike you, he never had a dad to lean on. He had Kenzie and eventually Jules and Becks. And he thought he had all of you, but he was shown just how wrong that was as soon as he got traded, came home, and all of you decided he wasn’t worthy of your family.”
“Madeline.” Jace looks horrified.
Good. He should be.
“That’s not...” He trails off, and there’s another bang on the door.
“Time’s up, Kingston.”
I wrap an arm around my brother. “I’ve still got to battle it out with the rest of them, but it would be really nice to have an ally. And maybe while you’re at it, give my husband the apology you owe him.”
“I’ll see what I can do,” he tells me as he grabs the doorknob.
“Jace,” I stop him. “Do better.”
* * *
Kenzie
I’m kinda glad dinosaurs are extinct because I’m pretty sure I’d try to ride one after a few too many cocktails.
Brynlee
Uhhh. Did Everly take Kenzie’s phone?
Kenzie
Nope. It’s me. I’m just drunk.
Everly
I don’t wanna ride dinosaurs when I’m drunk, ladies. I have much better things to ride. You all should try it.
Gracie
Pretty sure Lindy’s the only one who hasn’t tried IT, yet.
Lindy
Well...
Everly
Holy hell, Hayes. Did you climb that tree?
Kenzie
I didn’t climb any trees.
Everly
Not you Hayes. Lindy Hayes. Like Mrs. Hayes. The one who just told us she banged your brother.
Kenzie
When did she say that?
