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The three nodded their heads, their eyes downcast "Yeah"

"Clean the damn kitchen"

"Ah, ot his ht-lipped half s up the SD card I took my first full breath

I couldn’t find my voice How could I tell him what that meant to me? I mouthed the words, "Thank you"

He nodded, his eyes softening

April pushed paston her coat I stepped forward, catching her ar with me"

She raised an eyebrow "Or what?"

"Or I tell Mo sound I led her around the banister and down the steps Josh took point and led us out of the party, Sarown, but the guys irls were another story They all stepped into his path, touching his aret his attention He nodded politely and smiled at each one of them but didn’t slow our exit from the house

The cold air hit me as we stepped onto the front porch Josh threw his jacket around my shoulders When had he picked that up? He kept his hand on the sot to oing with you," she argued

Saue"

"What, like you get to tell me what to do?"

"Sah, but his eyes were soft when he looked down to me "Do you want me to take you home?"

I shook my head "I think I need a lared back at April "Give your keys to Sam"

April sputtered, and I nearly lost it "Give theave us a mock salute as she headed off toward April’s little coupe "See you at hoainst my car

Josh handed ht turned out"