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“Welcome back,” I say, and he grins.

The world is about to find out exactly what they’ve been missing.

MORGAN FAMILY

GROUP CHAT

ALIX

Um, hi, is this thing on?

I know it’s been a while, but I have some news and thought you might want to know about it

publishersweekly.com/sebastian-green-to-publish-memoir

I’ve been working on a book this year—a memoir

LAUREN

:) Proud of you, Alix

MOM

This is an article about Sebastian Green’s book, is that the right link? I don’t see your name anywhere

ALIX

Yes, that’s the right one

I’m ghostwriting it

DAD

That name sounds familiar. Lauren, is he from that band you begged us for tickets for that time? True… something. True Direction?

ALIX

True North. :) That’s the one.

MOM

Wow, honey! Will you get to sign copies even if your name isn’t on it?? When can we buy it?? Will you do a book launch? Will Sebastian Green be there, too?

IAN

Of course he’ll be there, it’s his book…

Congrats, Alix

DAD

How exciting, Alix! Yes, please tell us when we can order a copy and any other details. I’ll pass it on at work

ALIX

:) :) :)

Thanks, everyone

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