Page 277 of How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother
Brody:That was the kayaking gear. Not me.
Perry:Sometimes it’s you. Essence of river. Don’t worry. We’re all used to it.
Brody:Help me out here, Len. Do I smell?
Lennox:Yes. Hazards of the job. I usually smell like onions and garlic, though Tatum seems to like this about me. Not sure Kate is ever going to love river rot.
Perry:I think I win when it comes to smells.
Flint:Wrong, big brother. Because I smell like money, money, money.
Brody:Money . . . and loneliness. How’s it working for you, man?
Flint:Shut up.
Flint:Also, point taken.
Perry:Lennox, if you and Tatum care about each other, that’s all that matters.
Lennox:I think we do. But everything is still uncertain. I think Tatum likes Silver Creek, and she loves the farm, but I don’t think she loves catering. I don’t see her doing this long term.
Perry:Um, is that something Olivia needs to be aware of? Tatum might be leaving?
Flint:Perry. Stop being CFO and be a brother for a minute.
Perry:Right. Sorry. That wasn’t cool.
Lennox:I’m sure she’ll communicate with Olivia when she knows more. But even if she doesn’t love the job, she’d never leave us hanging. She’ll stay as long as we need her to stay.
Brody:With or without the job though, I don’t see the trouble. She could still be with you even if she isn’t working for the farm.
Lennox:True. But it’s not like Silver Creek is a hotbed of job opportunities. I want her to be happy, to do something she loves, and I’m not sure she can living here.
Perry:So you’re worried she might leave.
Lennox:And if she does, I’ll be left with all these . . . FEELINGS.
Flint:Awww. Look at our Lennox all sick with love.
Lennox:I seriously hate you so much right now.
Brody:I mean, I hate to state the obvious here, but the damage is already done, right?
Brody:If you’ve already fallen for her, your feelings are a moot point. You can’t change them even if you want to.
Perry:True. Falling backwards is pretty much impossible.
Lennox:So that’s it? I’m just doomed?
Flint:Love is pain, man.
Perry:Until it isn’t. Then it’s amazing. But you never get to the amazing part if you don’t take any risks.
Brody:Yes. True.
Flint:Says the man who waited a thousand years to take an actual risk when it comes to love.
Brody:Also true. I have regrets.
