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I can see the shit with Calla is getting to him I wait until the door closes behind the last person before I start talking “Look, you kno Calla is I tried with her The shit that went down never should have, and while I won’t blame it on her completely, ’cause I should have been s me”

“Been wondering ’bout that for years You ain’t the type to fall for her bullshit”

“No, but once Bolton ca, that was it I had someone else to worry about I tried to keep shit civil with her, but she didn’t want that That girl lives for the drama I did my best to protectto do ht before he’s out there as an adult I think Blue living with me full time will help”

“My Blue is a good girl” Pyscho’s lip turns up into a small smile

Soruff biker didn’t often show huge displays of emotion

“Yes, she is That’s who I want to talk about”

Psych narrows his eyes “Proceed with caution, boy That girl doesn’t need to be fucked around She’s no warood time”

I hold my hand up “I know that Look, it’s always been Blue for me I never wanted Calla She knew that, too I told her straight up She only got as close to me as she did because she pretended to be her sister”

Psych’s nostrils flare

“She’s that vindictive, brother You know I’ the truth”

His jaw ticks He blinks, and the killing light in his eyes goes out

I relax slightly I’h

“So you want to sister hop?” His voice is quiet; full of anger and gravel

I proceed cautiously “No, I want to claiet her out ofher with this yuppie fuck killed rit er I want your blessing, brother You know I respect you, and I want to do this shit right But I don’t need it”

“You willing to go toe-to-toe with me on this?” He arches an eyebrow