“Uh, huh. Sure, we’ll go with that.”“Well, Noah told me that I’d be a grandpa,” Nate said.“Oh? A baby? Well, that’s exciting.”Noah looked around.“Well, Jaime told me that he dropped out of school.” Jonas sighed.“Before it starts? And you’re my brightest bulb. But, son, your bulb has dimmed, alo
#Chapter134Are you out of your mind?MaggieWe sat on the couch as yelling happened upstairs. Jace dragged the twins downstairs. Yep, they had pissed him off. That alerted Nate and Grammy.“What is going on here?” Nate asked.“Ask Frick and Frack!” Jace said.Nate turned to Nathan and Noah. “Do you
#Chapter135Let’s get jiggy with itMaggieWe had gone sightseeing, although Grammy had other ideas. Finally, we reached our destination and got out of the cars. Nate figured hiking would keep his mother out of trouble, but she had other plans.“You boys, go ahead. We’ll meet up with you.” Grammy sa
#Chapter136Man, overboard!MaggieAfter our brief adventure to a strip club, tension flowed through the house. I was an innocent bystander until Grammy let it slip that I had gotten a private dance. After that, Nash wouldn’t talk to me. FML.I tried to apologize, but he wouldn’t listen to me. This
#Chapter137Fireworks and then someMaggieJuly 4 arrived. Nate was having a barbecue, and we were setting off fireworks. What could go wrong with fireworks and the family? Have you met this family?As Nate cooked, Pat, Dominique, and Karen helped with the side dishes. Jonas and Cayson left to pick
#Chapter138Well, shitMaggieWith Grayson here, Jonas and Cayson weren’t aware their dad had shown up, and no one bothered to call them. They wanted it to be a pleasant surprise.*****JonasI pulled in and parked the car, then popped the trunk.“Man, this is great.” Cayson rubbed his hands togethe
“Hell hath frozen over,” Nate told Pat.“Yep.” *****After dinner, Jonas and Cayson set up the firework display. They messed around with the collection while arguing. The brothers confronted me about what I said at dinner.“Thanks for throwing us under the bus, Maggie,” Nixon said.“Yeah, no, shit,
#Chapter139Our Boys Are idiotsMaggie“It wasn’t my fault!” Cayson said.“You blew up the poor man’s boat!” Nate said.Grayson closed his eyes and tried to calm himself, then opened his eyes. “Our boys are idiots.”Grammy shrugged.“We’ll pay for the boat,” Jonas said.“With what?” Nate asked him.
#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