#Chapter262Two years later: Toddlers Galore, Along with a Wedding“Lyric! You need to get ready!” I said as I walked into Lyric’s bedroom.“I don’t want to get ready.” Lyric crossed her arms and pouted.“Nash!” “Larkin, you better not take off those shoes!” Nash said. He left her room to see what
“Uncle Nixon, I have marbles for you. Daddy said you lost yours!” Murphy said.“No, I got marbles! Uncle Nixon, you can have mine!” Niall said.Nate and Pat were trying to stifle their laughter.“I want Fruit Loops, Daddy!” Luna said.“Yeah, can we have Fruit Loops, Daddy?” Lakin asked.“Hey, can yo
#Chapter263Three Years Later: Oh, Good GodI was bringing clothes upstairs. I stopped as my eyes widened, dropping my clothes basket.“Nash!” “What?” “Can you come to Larkin’s room?” “Yeah!” I heard his footsteps coming down the hallway.I stood there, stunned. Nash walked up and stopped. “You
#Chapter264Saying goodbye to a beloved family memberThe quints had turned twelve and were even crazier. A preteen meant their hormones were in overdrive, getting ready to hit puberty. We dealt with their craziness. The brothers dealt with their kids’ pubescent craziness.Amid everything, Nate and
#Chapter265Here Comes the Gray Sisters“Ma! Larkin is a pain in the ass again!” I heard Lyric say.What are they doing now? There’s always something going on with Lyric and Larkin.“Tell Luna to put on some clothes, Ma! Her ass is hanging out again!” Lakin said.“Only because I have an ass unlike y
#Chapter266The Gray SistersLexDid you ever have a dream where everything seems peaceful, and things are significant? Yeah, I never have those dreams, not when I live with four crazy-ass sisters. Crazy? No, more like bat shit crazy.These girls have made it their mission to make my life a living f
She giggled as he pulled her into a kiss. Yeah, my parents have no shame. If they could mention sex with them in the same sentence, it would send us flying out of the room.My uncles were worse. I swear sex consumes my family way too much.I sat in the back of Dad’s car while my sisters rode togethe
#Chapter267Grammy Gray, 92, and chaosLex“Do you need anything, Ma?” Grampa asked Grammy.“Nathaniel, I’m ninety-two, it’s hot, and I’m sweating like a whore in church. What do you think?” Grammy asked.He rolled his eyes as he looked at Nana. “Well, ninety-two hasn’t slowed Ma down.”“Hmm,” Nana
#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