Page 93 of Free to Judge

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Your father and I are on our way.

Kalie:

Laura:

Liam is furious.

Aunt Cass:

So’s Caleb.

Kalie:

Tell them to get in line.

I feel so cheap.

At that, a bunch of protests, “NOs,” and threats from my family erupt. I read them through a film of tears.

Kalie:

He took what he wanted and played me.

Grace:

I swear if he comes to the house, I’m going to take off an actual body part.

Aunt Em:

Choice. Pinking shears or scissors?

Aunt Cass:

Like our book club, I’m going to ask, why choose?

Val:

Own your smut, Aunt Cass.

Reggie:

Have any other weapons of choice, Aunt Em?

Aunt Em:

Mama:

For the love.

Mama:

Look at your elders.

Aunt Cori:

Who are you calling elder?

Aunt Holly:

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