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We enjoyed ribs, potato salad, corn on the cob, and apple pie I purposely kept estion to two beers total, not only so I could drive home, but also so I could be alert in case there’s some threat to Mollie out there Who knows, maybe she did or didn’t see Matthew, but the truth of the matter is that it stands to reason he could decide to coood, or perhaps he’s doubly pissed off and wants to hurt her worse now Regardless, until he’s captured, I’ to keep a clear head
Currently, Mollie has been stolen away froroup of women headed up by Clarke She’s taken it upon herself to introduce Mollie to soirlfriends who have beco the season, but also over the sus that happened
First, Erik and Blue got married
Then Dax and Regan had a church wedding since their first one was at the courthouse
Then ca in St John, only to be followed by Tacker and Nora’s surprise wedding on the sa the Caribbean waters
I glance across Coach Perron’s massive backyard, which is set up with tents and tables Mollie is sitting at one of those tables with the newly end’s wife, Pepper, and Doot involved with Aaron Wylde It’s the core group of woht I’m not surprised they’ve drawn Mollie into their circle In fact, ittopart of this hockey faive her a base of friends she can spend ti out with, especially since her own life has been so radically turned upside down
I’roup of tea a little too hot for the end-of-sulow Dax, Tacker, Aaron, Ji whether it’s a requirement to watch chick-flicks to keep a woman happy in a relationship I don’t have any input, so I’ve been listening carefully There arethe types of movies she loves—but I don’t kno she feels about romantic ones I have never watched one, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t
The conversation stops mid-stream when our tea uncharacteristically casual in a pair of shorts and a golf shirt The ner suits
“Did I hear one of you ladiesTacker on the shoulder
It had indeed been Tacker just noaxing poetic about how much he had enjoyed the movie
We all avert our eyes,over at the group of woht on his new bride, Willow, and a fond smile overtakes his face “You do what you have to do to keep thement here”
Okay, enough about chick flicks To change the subject, I ask Do in Phoenix?”
“Willow and I are flying back to LA toah”
Dominik’s main domicile is in California, as he also owns a professional basketball tea mansion—here in Phoenix, so he and Willow split their time between the two
“Howthe season?” Dax asks It’s a question he has a vested interest in, since Dominik’s wife is his sister I’m sure he wants as ht, and Willow is just as close to Dax’s wife, Regan
Soazes over at Willow When he turns his attention back to his brother-in-law, he says, “Actually… your sister and I are flying back to LA to meet with the county social services”
Dax frowns, as do the rest of us We all know Doround—raised in foster homes, and that he currently champions one such place—The Miller Home
“So?” Dax asks
Do is very right I doubt your sister willit soon, but we’re looking to foster a young boy”
My jaw drops—because that’s a fucking colossal life-changing event—but Dax ht break his face He launches hi hi awesome, bro Ilike that”