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"But I’s!" She throws up her hands "I don’t have to carry people out of burning buildings or avoid oddamn it!"

Jake’s voice is fir out at you And it’s got nothing to do with you being a chick--if Stanton was the incubator, I’d say the exact sa to him Thank God that’s not the case"

Stanton’s self-satisfaction fills the air and echoes in his voice "Brent? What’s your vote?"

Sofia’s hazel eyes turn to ht in the face "You’re one ofan idiot"

"But--"

I hold up my hand "It’s a feeeks of liive all of us peace of mind"

Then I channelto us, Sofia--thoughto yourself But it’s not worth your health Or the health of little Becker Mason Santos Shaw"

Stanton chuckles "Thank you"

"Not so fast--I’h I see your point, Sofia’s a groo to take the decision away from her So rinds his teeth "Are you shittin’ me?"

"Nope"

Sofia folds her arms victoriously "Thank you, Brent"

But Stanton’s not done Because even though we’re the sae, the three of the Like I need to be taught or lectured I don’t knohere the fuck that corown men who have a whole shelf in their office just for co Daddy look on his face and tells onna care about someone more than you care about yourself And then you’ll knohat this feels like--and why you just voted wrong"

"I’ll keep that in mind, but o get my ass handed to me in court"

As I turn and walk out the door, I hear Stanton threatening to call Sofia’s mother

Sofia’s a badass, but she’s also a bit of a draive you!"

And I can hear the wink in her husband’s voice "Forever’s a long time, darlin’ I’ll take my chances"