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“It was,” she says with a shrug “Some people are violent, and some people are eh”

“But your sister was around?” Able asks “I know I always relied on my brothers”

“Yeah Suzanne’s been a More of a mom than our mom ever was”

“Well, that’s good” Able reaches for Sandy’s hand and gives it a squeeze, then doesn’t let it go And I thought it was ive Able credit for his subtle, thoughtful moves

“Yeah, Able is like the father I never had,” I say

“Funny,” Able replies, shooting uess huht now But what is?

“Did you have a good time with Damien today?” I ask Sandy

“Yeah It eso clothes out forand fit perfectly”

“That part’s because he’s been i your body nonstop since you arrived I reckon we could all draw our version of you naked with our eyes closed right now”

Sandy gawks at me, her mouth open and her eyes wide

“Dude,” Able says disapprovingly

“What? I’ honest”

I hold h I know in et a rise out of Sandy It’sup how I really feel because I never want anyone to know that I want or need them more than they want or need me

I guess having a shitty start in life leaves its mark

And for the first ti Sandy wantliterature teacher, and I can’t even read