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I gave Charlie until the end of the week to figure out how to make my dream a reality That’s when Isaac would be released froeries And there was no way in hell, I was sending him home to hobble around on his own

I had purchased the skimpiest nurse outfit I could find and intended to wear it for hi back on the proht he was hurt

I didn’t have to say anyth

ing There was never a discussion—Dylan just aot home from the hospital with two suitcases and a backpack It was as if Isaac’s injury brought us closer Heon the role of two men

Most people wouldn’t have believed me if I told them what Dylan had taken on But how could I? That would expose us Expose Isaac

I loved how in late fall Texas nights were still warm

The pool water felt like a bath envelopingat the brightest stars I’d seen It was one of the best parts of living outside of the city The sky was lit up like it had been invaded by diamonds

Dylan swa his chiseled arms on the stonework of the pool He sipped a cold beer I had learned to stock them I had every flavor and brand he and Isaac liked

“Da the bottle in his hands

“Have you ever lived anywhere else?” I swas kick behind e

I watched his throat eous I inhaled

“Nah Only Texas I’e Station boy”

I smiled “I can see that about you”

“How so?”

“You have that cowboy swagger,” I teased