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I carry the popcorn bowl and lemons over to the family room and settle on the couch by Thea

“Iwith us”

“I ree

She’s staying withJace and Nova to watch her again

“I guess, in a way, she’s like our first baby” Thea wiggles around on the couch, trying to get comfortable

I’m not sure she realizes she does it, but every ti her ass around until she makes a nest Her nest usually involves me, a pillow, and a blanket

Today is no different She fixes a pillow behind her back and drapes the blanket over us before lying against my side

Theup at me

If ould have actually , that would’ve been nice So would have the spa

But this isof all

Just being with Thea

“I want to buy this place,” I say suddenly, blurting the words out in a horrible case of word vomit

“Huh?” Thea says, thinking she hasn’t heard ht

“The cabin, this place is for sale I want to buy it”

She sits up, looking at me like I’m crazy I probably am