Page 59 of After All This Time

ME

I need to talk to you

XANDER

And who are you referring to?

ME

Both of you

GRAYSON

I have been summoned. What’s going on, bro?

ME

I’m sorry I didn’t tell you guys about my dad. It just shocked the hell out of me. And my mom. I should’ve texted you

XANDER

Don’t beat yourself up about this

ME

I’m just freaking out. What if Lizzie doesn’t wake up? What if she ends up being stuck like this for the rest of her life?

XANDER

There are no ifs, Noah. She’s going to wake up

GRAYSON

Hey, how’s it going with Dani? You know, being under one roof together and everything

ME

Do you know how easily I can walk to her bedroom from my room?

We went out for dinner because there was nothing here we could make. And then we went grocery shopping. Kudos to you brother because I was ready to go back into the car and wait for her. It was brutal

GRAYSON

It’s a different experience when you actually enjoy doing something

XANDER

I agree with you for once

ME

Holy shit, it’s a fucking miracle!

It’s getting late. I need to attempt to get some sleep

GRAYSON

Good luck with that

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