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

soon.” She glanced

driving today?” “Nah,” Hank said,

Year holiday—hardly anyone’s taking

relax for a few

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

three of us,

dad and I bought

coming over tomorrow to stay for a couple of

him.” Hank noticed his mother’s phone

actually want to come

push him into

always lets Sonny make his

well,” Mrs. Brown replied with a touch of

turned out like Sonny.”

is spoiled

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

heading back to bed—call me when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother

marriage certificate with Duncan today,” Mrs.

Hank shrugged.

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