#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.
We jumped on the trampolines. It would’ve been fun if Grayson didn’t show off with flips. That was not fun. Well, at least, it wasn’t for me.We walked out of there. “You’re right. That was fun.”I stopped. “That was not fun.”He stopped and turned to me. “What do you mean?”I walked over to him. “
#Chapter140A Little Fun Goes a Long WayMaggieWe returned to the house while talking and laughing. We surprised everyone as they watched us. “Thanks, Maggie. That was fun.”“You’re welcome, Grayson.” I smiled.Their jaws dropped as Nash and Nixon mouthed “fun” to each other.Grayson went upstairs
#Chapter141These aren’t dolphinsMaggieWe pulled up to a marina. We’re swimming with dolphins. What could go wrong? We met a man standing at the pier. “Ah, Mr. Gray.” The man shook Grayson’s hand. “We set up the gear for you.”“Good.” “Who would like to go first?” The man asked us.“Maggie shou
#Chapter142Going to Need an Ocean of calamine lotionMaggieOkay, here’s some information about the Mango Tree. When you touch the sap, you get a rash from hell with a horrible itch. A few people are lucky never to encounter it. We weren’t those people.The sap of this tree holds toxins related to
“Nash!” I chuckled.“I heard that! Paybacks are a bitch! Ma! I can’t stop itching!” Nixon said.“Well, stop touching your little man!” “He isn’t little!”“Son, I’ve seen it! He’s little!” Nate said.We roared with laughter.*****A few days later, the itching stopped, and the rash cleared up. Well,
#Chapter143A surprise doesn’t even explain thingsMaggieNash, Nixon, and I searched for Nolan. We figured he didn’t go far since we had no vehicles, and he doesn’t have a driver’s license yet. That reminds me, I still need to get mine and learn how to drive.Anyway, we searched for the little bugg
#Chapter144Drive, baby, driveMaggie“Does anyone else think this idea is awful?” Nixon asked.“You’re not helping, Nixon,” Pat said.I sat in the driver’s seat of the car with Nash. We were in an empty parking lot, and he was teaching me how to drive.“Okay, remember what I taught you.”“Check my
#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