Page 49 of My Silver Lining

Axel

I work outside, dickhead. It’s not that bad.

Clark

Rafe, where the fuck are you?

Archer

Is someone going to fill us in?

What the fuck is going on? I’ve been out of town and was trying to get some sleep. It’s barely 7 a.m. What’s the emergency?

Easton

Did you take part in a family photo shoot with the Sonnets? Did you do an interview with the most popular morning show and forget to mention it to anyone?

It was a family thing. They asked me to sit in. It was no big deal. The dude asked a few questions.

Easton

You’re going viral, brother. Everyone is posting photos of you and Lulu. Something you want to tell us?

You seem to know more than me. Why don’t you fill me in?

Easton

Okay, it says here, and I quote, “I always keep gummy bears in my pocket because my girl loves them. And I love her, so I’m always packing the gummies.”

Bridger

I just threw up in my mouth.

Clark

Wait a hot fucking minute. The girl beats the shit out of you, and you’re terrified of her, and now you’re dating her and in love?

Axel

Hey, she’s hot. It happens. Has she cut off your balls yet?

Archer

Now I’m online, and I just read a quote posted on an entertainment account, and the comments are all saying: Swoon. Swoony. I’m swooning. Apparently, they are all swooning for you, buddy. Whatever the fuck that means.

Easton

What was the quote?

Archer

Rafe was asked how long they’ve been together, and his answer was: “It’s not about time, Ray. It’s about feelings. And to me, it feels like forever.”

Bridger

What the fuck is happening?

Clark

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