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Presley: Which would be different than any other night how?

 

Judd: Still here Pres.

 

Presley: Then leave. Go wash your chach. (That means your vagina, FYI)

 

Me: ANYWAY. Brynny, are you new? Think Dad and Mom. Uncle Saw and Emmett. Every couple you know. I used tactical persuasion to make her see that my way was best.

 

Brynn: Silly me, don’t know why I was concerned. Should’ve saved my worry for after you answered!

 

I laugh out loud and put my phone up, driving away. I love my family—always there when you need them, never without bringing along the biting sarcasm.

And tomorrow, not only will we get Bellamy moved, but I’ve got the perfecthousewarming giftfor her in mind.

That I’ll give her after everyone else leaves.

Also, due to the fact that the words “housewarming gift” actually entered my mind, I reach down and do a quick dick check.Still there.

Now, one last call I have to make.

“Are you in jail?” he answers groggily but loud.

“Dad, don’t think they let you call from your own cell phone in jail,” I laugh. “So no, I’m not. And no, not being held for ransom this time either. I just wanted to give you a heads-up that I need to leave work around four tomorrow.”

“Why sure Son, that shouldn’t be a problem. Thank you for asking in acceptable advance,” he bites out, sarcasm not to be hindered by sleepiness. “Why do you need to leave?”

“Squad’s moving Bellamy into the new apartment. I need to grab food for everyone and a gift for her ahead of time.”

“A gift?” He laughs. “Never dreamed I’d see the day. You really like her, huh?”

Without thought needed, I immediately reply. “Yeah, I really do. She’s…something else.”

“Well, I’m happy for you. Those “something else’s” are hard to find. Four o’clock is fine.”

“Thanks, Dad.”

“None needed. Get your girl.”

 

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