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"He should definitely buy a ranch"

"Yeah, I can’t seeready for that just yet," Nathan said "But hed "Come on inside Your mom just made some fresh lemonade, Mia, and some of your brothers are here"

Easton held the door for them and they walked inside It was hot as blazes out, so Nathan was happy the air conditioner was cranked to arctic levels in the house

The Cassidys’ house was huge Nathan could tell it had been designed with four boys inabout on the tables Everything had a rustic but modern feel to it with dark hardwood floors, exposed bea rooh that a wouy would like to live Kind of a best of both worlds thing

They made their way into the kitchen, which boasted an oversized island Mia’sto Grant, Mia’s oldest brother, and Tucker, one of the twins, along with their wives It was always easy to recognize Tucker since he wore glasses

"Oh, you’re here," Lydia said, coed her back Then she had to hug Grant and his wife, Katrina, and Tucker and his wife, Aubry

"You all remember Nathan Riley? And if you don’t, this is my friend Nathan Riley"

"Hey, Nathan," Grant said "Good to see you again" Grant introduced his wife, Katrina

"We haven’t met yet," Tucker said "Great to meet you This is my wife, Aubry"

"It’s nice to ain, Nathan," Lydia said "It feels like forever, though I kno you at the gaood to see you again, Lydia Thanks for letting "

"We’re happy to have you"

"How does it feel taking over as Sabers quarterback?" Grant asked

"Daunting"

Grant laughed "Yeah, I know that feeling But you’re gonna do great Unless you play our team Then we’ll kick your ass"

Nathan sree about what?"

Flynn and Amelia walked in, hand in hand

"That Grant’s team will kick the Sabers’ ass," Mia said

Flynn walked over and patted Grant on the back "Keep being a dreamer, buddy"

Easton beaether Such warhed "Go check the ribs, Easton" She turned to Mia and Nathan "There’s le with beer And, Mia, you knohere the wine is"

"Okay" Mia turned to Nathan "What would you like?"

"I’ll take a beer"

"Grab one for lass of wine"

"White or red?" Mia asked

"Whatever you’re pouring for yourself"

"That makes it easy"

Nathan pulled two beers--then three, when Tucker asked for one He ended up following the guys outside, where they hung out with Easton while he finished se the time off, Tucker?" Nathan asked

"I just pitched yesterday afternoon’s gaain for several days Coach wasn’t all that happy for me to leave, but they let ave them plenty of notice"