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"That kiss really was perfect."

I grinned into the darkness. "Just wait until the next one."

Her quiet laugh followed me into sleep, and for the first time since this whole marriage thing started, I felt truly hopeful.

I fell asleep watching her through half-closed eyes, memorizing the way she looked in the dim light of the bus.

I’d wait. She was worth it.

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FAYE

FAMILY GROUP CHAT RISK ASSESSMENT

Priority Level: HIGH

Status: WHAT IS HAPPENING???????

IMMEDIATE OBSERVATIONS

? Added to "Dogg Pack" group text

? 147 unread messages and counting

? Multiple gif usage

? Excessive emojis

? Sam's dad posts dad jokes hourly

Note: SAVE FAVORITES FOR LATER

CURRENT CONCERNS:

Everyone types in ALL CAPS

Jay keeps sending awkward selfies

Frankie's "relationship" memes

Will's dad jokes are actually funny

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