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
#Chapter214Life after deathMaggieWe attended the funeral for Bryson, Mike, and Sarah. Talk about awkwardness. I had never been to a funeral, except for Pat’s father. Something was off with the Tilson’s family and friends. But as Pat explained, we had to put aside our differences and offer support
“When did he decide?” Nathan asked.“Soon. Nash is working on the finishing touches.” “Do you think it’ll surprise her?” Nolan asked.Dad walked over with Ma. “It will.” We discussed what Nash had planned for Maggie. Let’s say it’ll surprise her.*****MaggieAfter the funeral, we returned to scho
#Chapter215Little things: A Valentine’s Day ChapterMaggieFor Valentine’s Day this year, Nash surprised me. He wanted to have a weekend of romance for us. With everything happening, he did something special for me. I was beyond excited.*****He booked a cabin for the weekend. It was rustic but mo