Page 88 of Hold On Me

Pops

Black and blue was what you made him.

Jaxson

I’m supposed to be sleeping but this seemed like it was too good to miss.

Jameson

It is. Penny’s going to kill Jenson, Mama gave her blessing, and Pops is reminiscing about the pain she's inflicted on others. And I’m letting Ben and Angie read the texts as we go.

Mama

Hey there, Angie and Ben. We really oughta make a group chat with you in it, seeing as y’all are family now.

Jameson

They’d both love that, Mama.

Penny

And that’s two for two.

Penny

Jaxson, wanna make it a full house?

Jaxson

Nope. I’m fine over here. Crack on, Pen.

Mama

I hope you’re all ready for Christmas tomorrow. Oh Penny, you never know, your present might be something sparkly.

Jameson

Ben nearly choked on his drink, Mama. This is so much fun.

Penny

Ok, so Jameson first, then Jenson.

Jenson

Penny, we’re all happy to see you settled down. It’s been a long time coming.

Penny

Whoever got Jenson for secret Santa, I wanna switch. I have the perfect gift for him.

Mama

Now, Penny, you know we’re not allowed to discuss secret Santa, or switch picks.

Pops

And on that note, I think it’s time for us to leave you young uns alone. I gotta go play with the package the kids came in, if ya get my drift…

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