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.

they’re

cooking soon.” She glanced

you driving today?”

Year holiday—hardly

just relax

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

three of us, so we didn’t

and I

might be coming over tomorrow to stay for a

spend some time with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s phone and figured

want to come back,

push him into it.” “Liberty

Sonny make his

well,” Mrs. Brown replied

turned out like

Lucas is spoiled

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

just about to head back to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.” He turned, waiting to hear what

with

Hank shrugged.

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