#Chapter590A funeralMaggieDo you know how most funerals have a somber tone to them? People grieve and mourn for the departed, except Nixon didn’t get the memo. He went a different route with Karen’s funeral.“Nixon, please do me a favor and don’t act like you,” Nate warned Nixon as we stood there
“This funeral is better than Dad’s funeral,” Cayson chuckled. Nate smacked Cayson while Jonas has a horrified look on his face. Jace and Jaime didn’t look thrilled. Yep, Nixon did a bang-up job, and he didn’t finish yet.“I’m sorry, Uncle Jonas. I can’t in my right mind stand here and speak pleasant
#Chapter591Away from the chaosPatWe returned to school, and it thrilled me. When you go to a funeral of someone you don’t know, you get stuck talking to cousins you never met. Yeah, we have a massive family.I came in and went up to my bedroom, setting my bag down, then unpacked my stuff. Pax tos
“Who’s Brian Holloway?” Britt asked me.“That is Nana’s dad. She doesn’t talk about him,” I answered with confusion.I flipped through the pages and found a distinct part of Grammy Pat’s journal.I can’t believe I didn’t listen to Liz about Brian Holloway. I had to lie to Nate and Cayson when I came
#Chapter592The last paperPatBritt and I scanned the journals and created a story as our last paper. It took us three days to write, edit, and polish it. We argued during the process. Never draft a paper with your girlfriend.The last day of the class arrived, and we went to class, sitting down in
“What’s wrong?” Pat asked me.“Nora is talking to Clyde Baker,” I answered.Pat looked to see Nora chatting with Clyde.“Do you know Clyde?” Pat asked.“I had a class with Clyde, and he’s the type that turns on the charm, if you catch my drift,” I replied.“The guy is different,” Pat suggested.I lo
#Chapter593Missed chancesMarkusMy cousins helped celebrate my birthday, and I got a surprise in the form of Matthew. He showed up at the house with Payton. I gave Matthew the biggest hug.“Man, what are you doing here?” I asked Matthew, looking at him.“Payton called me and said you were pouting
I stayed for a while, then went back to my hotel room. I relaxed, reading a book, then went to bed.“Why so glum, chum?” Nora asked grinning.I looked at Nora and chuckled.“Who says I’m glum?” I asked with a devilish smile.“I know you well enough to know when you’re thinking about Sadie,” Nora rem
#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