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

soon.” She

today?”

Year holiday—hardly

just relax for a few

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

of us, so

and I bought

Sonny might be coming over tomorrow

Hank noticed his mother’s phone and

has to actually want to come

push him into

always lets Sonny make

have raised him so well,” Mrs. Brown replied

out like Sonny.”

spoiled because of

had a good morning to sleep in

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

getting her marriage certificate with Duncan today,”

Hank shrugged.

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