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“I understand it’s a lot to take in”

“What do you need from us?” Houston asks

“A really good reco

He looks thoughtful for a ar Gilborn He keeps me trimmed up and runs an old school style barbershop not too far froot a varied clientele You’ll fit right in”

“You pro this to make me feel better, are you?”

He laughs “No You and Liv have long memories I would never do that”

“Good”

Standing, Liv rushes over to hug h this alone”

“It’s not your fault I had to get ht before I shared this with anyone else”

“I should’ve known”

“Are you kidding s It’s prettywhat others would perceive to be a flaw”

“I know, but I’m your best friend”

“Which is why I told you first”

“No one else knows?”

“Not even my mother,” I admit, ashamed of my cowardice