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 at

you driving today?” “Nah,”

the New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s

just relax for

done all the New Year shopping, haven't

of us, so

and I

tomorrow to stay for a couple

him.” Hank noticed his mother’s phone and figured she'd called

has to actually want to

Liberty push him into it.”

always lets Sonny make his own

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

out like

Lucas is spoiled

I haven’t had

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,

her marriage certificate with Duncan today,” Mrs. Brown told

Hank shrugged.

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