#Chapter210To deal or not to deal, that is the question?MaggieWith the lawsuit still looming over us, we sat at the dining room table and played poker. I have never played cards, so Nash had to help me.“How is this fair? You’re helping her?” Nixon asked.“Because Mags doesn’t know how to play po
Nathan handed them to Nash. He popped them into my mouth and closed it.“She’ll be fine once the meds kick in.” “Okay. If not, let us know.” “Sure thing.” They left, and Noah closed the door.I opened an eyelid. “Tic Tacs?”“Be glad they were white. So, now you have fresh breath.” Noah grinned.I
#Chapter211Night of the Living Dead: a Halloween ChapterMaggieWe did something different for Halloween. We wanted to look extra special for a party we were attending. We enlisted the demon spawn, aka the triplets, to help us. So, the triplets made us zombies. It took a while, but they did one hel
Nash shot him a look. I giggled, as did the girls.“You know, without Nolan here, you’re the youngest out of us, right?”“Psh, whatever, old man.” “I’ll old man you.” “Did anyone realize Nolan is a Senior this year in high school? Next year, he’s coming to school with us,” Nathan said. They stopp
#Chapter212Houston, we have a huge problemMaggieDid you ever wake up with a sense of dread? Today was that day for me, and I didn’t even know why. Things were terrific between Nash and me. Everything had calmed down between everyone. So, why did I have knots in my stomach?I laid there deep in th
“Yes, ma’am,” the security officer said.As soon as he did, I inspected the footage. Then a smile curled upon my lips. “Sonofabitch.”“Ma’am?”“It’s nothing. Thanks, Dex. I have a phone call to make.” I left the security office, pulled out my cell phone, and called someone. As soon as the person ans
#Chapter213Have a holly, jolly ChristmasMaggieWe headed home for Christmas. With everything going on, we weren’t in the mood to celebrate. It had been too draining on our emotions. Bryson had ruined even the happiest holiday. What does he get out of making someone’s life miserable? We arrived ho
Pat rolled her eyes.We agreed on a tree after Nixon yelled at us for taking too long. In his words, “I’m freezing my balls off.” We went back home. Nixon gave blue balls a whole new meaning.They set up the tree, and we started decorating it. Well, until we threw tinsel at each other. Poor Pat. We
#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