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“You know I offered to take a cab five ti But, even with his attitude, I’ apart at the seams

The fa friend in the driver’s seat is the only thing holding ether

Dean Maddox is holding ether

What a terrifying thought

“You know Ryan is going to kill me,” he says

“He’s not He’s gonna thank you for taking care

of uy he is

Dean chuckles “Yeah He is You like that?”

“That he’s considerate? Why wouldn’t I?”

“You broke his heart He shouldn’t give a fuck”

“We’re still friends” In theory One day

“You’re gonna be his friend?”

The apprehension in his voice tugs at ine ht I can’t be his friend right now Not after that second-choice slap in the face “I promised I would”

“But you’re not”

“Not right away”