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Carys

Callen . . .

Callen

Don’t, Carys.

They love to baby me.

Always have. And I get it.

But seriously... Now’s not the time for that shit.

Cooper

Dad said business as usual until he announces his retirement. We’ve got our orders.

Nattie

Some of us aren’t former SEALs used to taking orders, Cooper.

Murphy

Should have played team sports, Nat.

Nattie

Shut up, Murph.

Carys

Aiden Murphy! Don’t be a bully.

Nattie

Declan – when is Dad announcing his retirement?

Declan

He’s not sure yet.

Nattie

Okay. Well I think we should all take turns checking on him.

Murphy

Uhhh . . . He’d hate that.

Callen

And Mom’s there. I don’t think he needs us acting like he’s sick.

Nattie

He is sick, guys.

I stare at my sister’s words as they eat away at me like acid.

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