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But we all also knew that there was no talking hi to-do, at least So we let hi a spot between two cars that probably cost more than he made in a year

We stepped out into the cool evening air, the interior of the country club gloith soft, war our little group up the stairs and to the open doors

If the Shelton was iin to describe it Décor and luxury from another time, black and white floors and aup to the second and third floors Gold everywhere The place was an art deco dreareen with envy

“Wow,” said Moht it’d be”

“Kinda over-the-top,” said Dad, his hands on his hips “I’ll take a beer at McAlister’s any damn day over this fancy crap”

“Aw, Dad,” said Katie “It’s different! Try to have some fun”

Well-dressedin the entry hall I scanned the crowd, laying eyes on Josh with his father and another uessed it was Sah school He’d been the studious one co back on it, I couldn’t even remember what he’d looked like, or whether or not we’d even met before

And he looked different than Josh While Josh was all hter, more delicate The shock of blond hair definitely helped with matters His father, on the other hand, was all Josh The two es, his dad a little older and wrinklier and with less hair, of course But he projected power and authority from across the room I was kind of in awe

Josh locked eyes withacross his face as he realized we’d arrived He got his dad and brother’s attention, and they were soon on their way over

“I can’t believe we’re actuallyherself up “You kno uy has?”

“Probably more than he needs,” said Dad “Probably likes to show it off too”

“Come on, come on,” said Katie

The three iven all around Josh introduced us to his father and his brother, Saly warm