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 not ready

cooking soon.”

driving today?”

New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s taking

I'd just relax

New Year shopping, haven't we?” Mrs.

of us, so we didn’t

dad and I

might be coming over tomorrow to stay for a couple

time with him.” Hank noticed his

actually want to come back,

push him into it.”

always lets Sonny make

so well,” Mrs. Brown

Lucas turned out

spoiled because

haven’t had a good morning

heading back to bed—call me when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.” He turned, waiting to hear what she

with Duncan today,” Mrs.

Hank shrugged.

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