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We’re having a night out. You’re coming, Aiden

Sutton:

We won’t take no for an answer

Lee:

I’ve found demanding he show up somewhere isn’t all that successful

Corjan:

Aiden, please meet us for a night out

The cornerof my lip twitches. Despite how shitty I’ve been to all of them, over the last four months, not one of them has given up on me, and for that I’m eternally grateful. It’s why I don’t feel a hint of resistance when I text back:

Me:

When and where?

Lee:

Has hell frozen over?

Jack:

Are pigs flying?

Jude:

Is it a cold day in July?

Corjan:

Must be a blue moon

Me:

Very funny

Jude:

We’re driving out to Sunset bar next Sunday in lieu of Mom’s. Isla’s invited too

Me:

Are all the girls coming?

Lee:

Better brace yourself. Those women can be a handful

Jack:

She can drink virgins with Whitney and swap pregnancy stories

Jude:

And Frankie. She’s not pregnant but she doesn’t drink

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