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“What about the movies?”

“We can't go there.”

“Why not?” I ask them.

“Because we’re rogue; it isn't in the rogue areas,” Casey says, playing with her Mr. Scruffy dog that’s missing an ear and an eye.

“Well, today you can because you’re with me, but first I need to call Uncle Marcus,” I tell them, pulling my phone from my pocket and dialing his number. I listen to it ring.

“We have until 12:30. Plenty of time to watch a movie before I have to pick up your mother,” I tell Valarian.

“Can we watch the new ‘Trolls’ movie? I saw an ad last night for it,” Casey chirps excitedly.

“Ooh, yes, I want to watch ‘Trolls’,” Taylor says.

“Trolls suck,” Valarian says.

“Majority rules. We'll watch these trolls, whatever that is,” I tell him. “Marcus,” I say when he answers.

“Yep, what's up?”

“We’re going to the movies.”

“You're not my type.”

“It's not a date, fool.”

“Are you saying I’m not dating material?” Marcus says.

“You’re babysitting material.”

“Ah. Fine, but you’re paying for our non-date, and I want a snow cone. What are we going to see?”

“Apparently ‘Trolls’.”

“Never heard of it. Horror?”

“Uhh.” I glance at the kids in the back. “What are the trolls?” I ask them.

“These ugly monster things they love,” Valarian answers, folding his arms across his chest and pouting.

“I think it’s an action movie. Fitting. Maybe trolls under a bridge or something,” I tell him.

“Ugh, fine. And why are we going to the movies?”

“I need help babysitting,” I tell him.

“You need help to babysityourson?” he asks.

“No, I have acquired two extras for the day.”

“Everly has more than one kid?”

“I’ll explain when I see you. Just meet me at the cinema,” I tell him before hanging up and starting my car.

ChapterForty-Two

Everly

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