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I chuckle as I think about the good old days, e played soccer together, back when ot banned for punching an umpire in the face

“I just wanted hi ht if he roughed ht feel better and calm down”

I sratefully at Kayla, who appears out of nowhere to hand lance around, e hter’s eyes, ? What kind of father would let their kids see so like that?

Which is exactly how Dan probably feels

“He’ll take it out on both of us because we both lied to him,” Anna says “This isn’t your mess, Nick It’s ours”

“Okay, you're right I rong Can we just rowl Anna frowns, and I i my frustration out on her “I’m sorry,” I say to her “I’m just annoyed at the situation Not you”

“Holy shit, this is better than an episode of Jerry Springer,” Kayla lare at her She holds her hands up defensively “What? Sorry, I was justa comment”

“So, what do we do now?” Anna asks me, still upset

I shrug “I wish I knew the answer to that We’re supposed to be on this boat for another four nights, but if that happens, Dan and I ht just kill each other”

“I don’t think I can handle another four nights on this boat,” Anna mumbles

“The best thing lance over at whereto take them somewhere and talk to them”

Anna nods “Do you want me to come?” she asks

“Thanks, but I think I need to speak to the yes, but then I decided that this needed to coo out for dinner, or soest

“I’d like that” Anna smiles She looks relieved “I orried that this was it That ere over”

“Because your Dad found out?” I ask She nods, looking embarrassed “Do you want this to end?” I ask her,I’d respect it if that hat she wanted, but even just the thought of not having her in my life makes me sick