Page 37 of Through Quick and Quinn

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no, I’d rather just skip it

11:25 a.m.

Why? You deserve your day.

It’s a Monday this year. What if we did something little?

11:25 a.m.

like what

11:26 a.m.

It’s up to you! It’s your birthday!

What if we had a picnic after school, for old times’ sake?

11:26 a.m.

old times? ha ha that was like three months ago

11:27 a.m.

What do you say?

11:31 a.m.

ugh fine

on one condition

11:32 a.m.

Name it.

11:35 a.m.

no gifts

11:35 a.m.

Deal.

11:41 a.m.

I’m serious, quinn

I don’t want, need, or deserve a gift

11:42 a.m.

I disagree. You absolutely deserve gifts and joy and everything else life has to offer.

But I will respect your condition.

11:43 a.m.

good

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