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He doesn’t elaborate, but I hope he knows to keep his nose clean moving forward. Because Pandora isn’t lying when she warns that she’salwayswatching.

“You both know you’ve got an open invitation, and you also have the gate code. So, stop by anytime.”

“Will do,” Dusty says, while Hunter acknowledges the gesture with a nod.

Within a few minutes, Jett and Dane wrap up their last game, and Sterling trails behind them, grabbing Joss and Tiffany on their way out. Then, Ricky heads upstairs, collecting Dez so they can get home to their girls, and Jules isn’t far behind. I enjoyed everyone’s company, but I’m always more than okay with it just being me and my wife.

We stand at the door, seeing everyone out, my hand around her waist, her head on my shoulder, andthisis what coming home was all about.

Our friends.

Our family.

All the above.

@QweenPandora:

Good evening, guys and gals. I’ll make this one quick!

Looks like #PrisonBae attended another gathering at #KingMidas and #NewGirl’s place. From there, he took off to slum it on the south side, but he wasn’t alone.

Peep this pic of the eldest Riley down at the pier, standing face-to-face with a hooded mystery lady. Either she didn’t check today’s weather report and overdressed? Or she knew we’d be watching and stepped out prepared.

Smart girl.

Anyhoo, if you have info on what this meet-up was all about, you know how to reach me.

Side note: #LostAngel was noticeably absent from tonight’s shindig, but one of you sleuths spotted her headed into class. Guess this means she didn’t skip tonight’s gathering on account of #TheSubstitute scaring her off.

Well, not yet, anyway.

Later, peeps :)

—P

Chapter Twenty-Three

SIX WEEKS LATER…

Blue

Seth: Finally got the inspector to commit to a firm date, so we’re still on track. Pretty sure he thinks I’m an asshole, but at least he knows he can’t dick us around.

I smile at the text and respond while West and I wait for Dr. Tyler to join us.

Blue: OMG, thank you! I’ve been upset about this all week.

Seth: Well, you can relax now. It’s all settled.

Seth: Oh, and we’re just waiting for one more permit, but I’m expecting it within the next 3-5 business days. Should be good to go after that.

Blue: Perfect.

Seth: We still on for coffee at your uncle’s place? My treat.

Blue: See you at noon as planned, but you don’t have to pay.

Seth: I insist. See you there.

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