Mrs. Brown was quiet on the other end of the line for a long moment.

Finally, she said, “Oh, today? Well...

congratulations, Liberty.

I hope you and Duncan have a lifetime of happiness together.” “Thank you,” Liberty replied simply.

There was so much Mrs. Brown had wanted to say, but now, hearing that Liberty and Duncan were getting their marriage certificate that very day, the words felt pointless.

With little else to add, Mrs. Brown ended the call.

As soon as she hung up, Mr. Brown, who had been sitting beside her, leaned in.

“So, did Liberty agree to let Sonny stay for a few days?” Mrs. Brown, lost in thought, didn’t answer immediately.

Just then, the master bedroom door opened, and Hank shuffled out in his pajamas.

Noticing his parents on the sofa, he yawned.

“Morning, Mom.

What's for breakfast?” Mrs. Brown shook herself out of her daze.

but they’re

cooking soon.” She

driving today?” “Nah,” Hank

Year holiday—hardly anyone’s

just relax

all the New Year shopping, haven't we?”

only three of us, so we didn’t

and I

over tomorrow to stay for a couple of

with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s phone and

has to actually want

make Liberty push him into it.” “Liberty wouldn't do

Sonny make

raised him so well,” Mrs. Brown replied with a

out

spoiled because

keeps Sonny grounded.” “Mom, I haven’t had a good morning to sleep in for

when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his

marriage certificate with

Hank shrugged.

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