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Trent Lathah

The od back then, as much as he is today

In fact, I think he’s even e, back in college

Back then, Trent Lathae football star The head jock, and by all accounts a bit of an asshole

But od, was he attractive, still is

Did I mention that? I think I mentioned that

“I guess Trent Latham won’t be there, at your reunion Imy dad tense up

He doesn’t turn around or even get angry, but I can see hi with his e nervously to himself

“Oh, honey I’m sorry about the other week I really lost it for a second, seeing that photo… It just brought back a lot of bad memories for me Mostly about your—” he starts but doesn’t finish

I knoants to say ‘yourwhat he means by that near mention of her, I can tell it wasn’t about her that day and it’s not about her now either

He lifts our eggs off the stove, and serving up some on each plate next to the toast and bacon he’s also prepared, he sits hih before he says anything else

“Yeah Trent Latham will be there, apparently,” he forces hirin but creasing his mouth in more of an ironic expression than a smile

“He’ll be there, and the whole roo his ass, as usual, telling hireat he is today,” he groans, frowning at his food after bringing the fork to his mouth, not even able to eat now

“That’s why I want you to cohter I want to show off I could use the iveseyes I don’t think anyone could refuse

“Well, if you say he’ll be there— I ly, recovering h to correct myself

“Thanks, honey It’d ain and sipping some coffee before he notices the time

“Ah, shoot I gotta run,” he exclai over the back of it, leaning over to kiss the top of my head on his way out