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“I don’t want to hurt his feelings”

Max’s frustrated confusion dissipated in a swell of affection for Jereuy didn’t deserve to be jerked around “It’s onedeal”

“Yeah” Jere people do all the tiht?”

“Totally You should go and have fun” He tried very hard to ood friend and fairy godfather wouldn’t hold him back

“Are you hooking up while we’re here in Pinevale? Like, with guys in pickup trucks or whatever?”

“No” Max laughed “Been there, done that”

“Oh,” Jereuess I should too?”

Overbreath and was honest “No, I don’t think that’s your speed And that’s okay But you were looking at the app for a reason”

“I told you I was just curious!”

“Exactly You’re nineteen You’re living away from home for the first time Of course you’re curious It’s okay to be curious I support your curiosity”

Jeremy looked dubious “Thank you”

Lifting the pot in two hands, Max headed toward the living roo this aard AF conversation to be over What was done was done Jere on a date

Yay

He held the pot while Jeremy ladled out seconds for everyone, then returned it to the stove Back by the tree, he and Jere, Papy, and Valerie had a spirited debate about the Maple Leafs’ defense or lack thereof