“…kind of crazy…” I tack on.
“You know what,” Dubs interrupts. “I’ll tell you the story later, Two Point. These idiots can’t form a sentence, apparently.”
I heave a sigh, drag a hand down my face. “What the hell isTwo Point?”
He stares at me, sighs, then points at himself. “Walker Willis.” At Mom. “Wonder Woman.” Back at himself. “Dubs.” At Mom again. “Dubs 2.0.” I blink slowly, meeting Bri’s low-lidded eyes behind him. “Two Point.”
“I mean,” Hannah starts, head falling side to side in consideration. “A for effort.”
Mom pinches Dubs’ cheek. “And a gold star for charm.”
Then Bri, “And detention for annoyance,” as she bounces into the seat on Dubs’ other side.
Mom angles the screen to fit all three of them in the shot, and I’m hit with a wave of contentment I never saw coming. Things remain uncertain. I don’t know what these next two weeks and beyond hold. But in this moment, even if it’s only temporary, I know I’m surrounded by my people.
And the girl in my arms on this side of the screen is quickly becoming my favorite one of all.
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i’m not one of them
Hannah
Rowan
You make it home?
Me
Literally just pulled into my driveway. Give a girl a minute.
Rowan
I gave you fifteen minutes.
Me
And not a second more.
Yes, I’m home. Happy, Dad?
Rowan
Gross.
Me
So that’s a no on the daddy kink then. Noted.
Rowan
Hard pass. Also, I’m not particularly happy. I didn’t wantyou to leave.
Me
Really? See, I was confused by all the NOT kissing going on.
Rowan