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I’ed between Jerry and Sandra Dean is on her other side, giving me the rundown

“Oh irl, how cute are you in those pants” He waves his hand over my pretty basic work outfit “Your chic professional is on point”

I nod, finishing an I’hty”

“And he is so right” Dean shakes his head “That ay”

I want to argue he should not, but that would be showing ain “Then you wouldn’t be head fashion queen!”

“It’s true He can stay straight Or not” Dean laughs “Hell, I’d settle for Taron They’re all so lickable”

“Don’t let Patton bother you” Jerry leans too close intohis hand on ”

“Thanks!” I say bright and loud, doing my best to move away from his hands and face, but Sandra has uy today… Martin? What’s his story?”

It’s like I uttered the unspeakable word Their expressions all close Sandra takes a sip of her white wine, and Dean turns toward the bar Jerry’s the only leach I can’t seem to shake

I start to laugh “Holy shit, what is he? The Ghost of Christmas Past?”

Sandra leans closer, lowering her voice “Nobody really talks about it The subject is very much off limits”

“Off li excited “Why?”

She shrugs “They were all in thebad went doith Marley Now they’re all very protective of him Or at least Patton is Taron is too distracted”

Jerry’s voice rises louder “Taron’s back is all fucked up because of it Marley was in some kind of situation Now he’s shell-shocked” His hand is on ain, and I do er to hi clients… or other things”

I think about this Patton was agitated when Marley entered the roos”