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“Screwball,” Gu behind the name became obvious

Another nod “Myto call me when she was pissed over my antics”

An unexplainable urge to pull Screw into his arot it forhth their response to their tortured teenage years differed, Gumby knehat it was to hide as well He’d hidden his sexuality his entire life Fuck, he still hid as Screw did behind his gags

Self-preservation was a powerful motivator

“I get it It makes a lot of sense, Screw Why tell me now?”

“Copper made me enforcer” He ran a hand across his mouth Guers Screw’s vulnerability was a gift he ift with respect

“He placed his trust in me to keep the club safe It’s more responsibility than I’ve ever had More than I’ve ever wanted A side effect of never taking anything seriously is that no one ever tookthat walks and having a blast doing it”

Another piece of the puzzle fit into place A large piece Gu didn’t make hiht on your shoulders” So much made sense now Why he hid behind jokes and tricks Why he always appeared to be playing

“Yes,” he said giving a solemn nod “And for the first time, I want it I want to prove to my president and my brothers that I’m worthy of their trust and their brotherhood”

“Screw…”

“But I’m scared as fuck”

Five little words was all it took for Guive every sin the man had committed He’d bet money on the fact the man had never admitted that to anyone, never opened himself up to another person And Screw had chosen him

Why?

They fell silent for a h Screw’s It was the first tily touched thefear and panic, it felt…right to co man “What are you scared of, Luke?”