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As I look between them, it’s easy for me to say that Thatcher is my best friend I’ve always been closer to him We’ve been leads at the same time Dealt with shit that Banks never had to, but when I think of Banks, I inhale a stronger breath and I can’t help but picture e’ve been through recently
Not just the intiar attack The way he’s been there He’s always there How much I’ve relied on him And needed him
I’ve known that I can’t live without Sulli
But it’s starting to feel clearer and clearer how much I can’t live without Banks, and I hate the scenario where our friendship gets decimated
It’s the most plausible outcome
The
Because if she chooses Banks, I can’t stick around and watch hi me with her
Too painful
Even thinking it dran roup
Farrow has Ripley on his lap Baby needs a bodyguard I s those words If I hadthat issue into today’s ht now And I want this to be quick because we’ve all been drinking and it’s still Thatcher’s bachelor party
“So here’s the deal,” I tell them, “as of now, you’ve probably heard about the incident at the Hales with Donnelly accidentally causing Ben to fall into the pool” I’ this is why Loren Hale wants to talk
Donnelly hangs his head, his hands cupped together Oscar squeezes his friend’s shoulder
“We all need to be more careful around the minors,” I tell them “Epsilon protects thehteen is Xander So they feel a sense of entitle to feel threatened if we overstep or make any kind of mistake, even one with no potential harm”
They listen closely, and I know they don’t like hearingnice with Epsilon Trust me, I’d love to play dirty, but for the sake of theal battles with Price’s Triple Shield
MyEpsilon Let the
I add, “We win this by doing our jobs better than Epsilon That’s how it’s going to be” I focus on Donnelly “You can’t get between family members Do it in private, I don’t care But don’t do it where anyone on Triple Shield can snitch on you”
He sits up straighter “Got it, boss”
I nod and address everyone, “They’re going to try to ive them reason to”
Oscar nods strongly
Farrow nods
Quinn, Banks, and Thatcher all nod
“Papa!” Ripley says up to Farrohich causes the men to reroute focus onto the baby