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He grunted froet you on the phone"

I gripped the phone tighter for a slight second "So you heard?"

"Yeah, I heard Everyone in the faoing to hi He says I’o, and now he’s back I know you Yeah, heback in"

"Gene," I started

"Don’t argue with ain

"It’s not me anymore"

"I know" His voice quieted "For her, I hope you stay out, but I know you, Carter At the first sign of trouble, you’ll be co you Stay Out"

"I am out"

"I mean it, Carter Stay out Do it for the woman you love"

"That’s the plan" But even as I said those words, I gripped htly that the side cracked I was out I had boughtwas about Emma now, but…

"I know you loved him like a brother, but you love that woman more," Gene said "Just reht E

"What?"

"It was the Bartels"

He cursed on the other end, sighing into the phone "We’ve had a year of peace That’s one ave that to us, Carter Remember that and remember my words I know you love him, but you love her more She’s the reason for you to stay out"