#Chapter128Here comes crazy!MaggieI awoke the next day and groaned. My face hurt. Nash was sleeping next to me with his hair flopped on his forehead. I would drool right now if I didn’t need to use my mouth for breathing.I crawled over him while trying not to wake him. Well, until I looked in th
“Let me get this straight. You boys, who I spent many hours in labor with, can’t bother to pick up the phone and call me? Then I get a call, telling me that my grandbabies are up to no good.”“But Ma!” They spoke.“Don’t Ma me. Nathaniel!”Nate’s eyes widened.“Come here! You two and the devil spawn
#Chapter129Grammy Gray and all her gloryMaggieAfter meeting Grammy Gray, I learned two facts about this woman. First, she’s freaking crazy but hilarious. Second, I’m still trying to get over the fact that Nash’s full name is Nashville. How the heck did Nate and Pat choose his name?I felt better
“What the hell? Are you crazy?”“No, I’m a mother and Grammy Gray. Now don’t swear and call your mother.”“Screw you, lady!”“Screw me? Oh, I don’t think so.” She swung the bat again and took out his headlight. “One more word out of you, and I’ll beat you with this bat. Now go away.”He backed away
#Chapter130You’re kidding meMaggieI thought the shopping expedition was crazy. But, nothing had beaten that when we spent the day at the beach.“Did anyone see Ma?” Nate asked.“You-hoo! Check out what I can do!” “Are you freaking kidding me?” “Is that Ma water skiing?” Jonas asked.“How did sh
I stared at her.“I understand my boys and their faults, but I also love them and want them to be happy. You girls make them happy. But you also cause them grief. See, what I’m saying?”“Yes. Does our chat mean that we’re good?”“Oh, don’t get too ahead of yourself yet. We still have much work to do
#Chapter131Live, laugh, loveMaggieWith Nash informing me of his plans for us, Grammy Gray wanted to celebrate Gray’s style. How might you ask? We’re going parasailing, but I don't enjoy heights. The woman was trying to kill me. So why in the hell would I want someone to pull me up into the air wh
“But our mom is a skilled swimmer,” Nash said.“She is now. She wasn’t when she was younger. When she was four, she almost drowned in our pool. Cayson pulled her out. When she was eight, she almost drowned again at the local pool, and Cayson pulled her out again.”“Why, Cayson?” I asked her.“Becaus
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt