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 not ready

soon.” She glanced

today?” “Nah,” Hank said,

the New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s taking

I'd just relax for a

we've already done all the New Year shopping, haven't we?” Mrs. Brown

of us, so we didn’t need

dad and I

tomorrow to stay for a couple of

time with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s

actually want to

Liberty push him into it.”

Sonny

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

out like

is spoiled because

grounded.” “Mom, I haven’t had a good morning

to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.” He turned,

with Duncan today,” Mrs. Brown

Hank shrugged.

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