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fincher
i have an idea

scouter
dude dont do that you'll hurt yourself

fincher
fuck you

scouter
what is your idea

fincher
i should spend two weeks at the
lake house
one say... starting in two days and
the other right when it was meant to be

scouter
whats mom think about this?

fincher
shes tired of me already

scouter
makes sense

fincher
so???

scouter
i'll ask val

fincher
YES
youre so goated you don't even know

scouter
thanks i'll be in touch.

* * * * *

"Birdy!" Val's yell is muffled, coming from downstairs. I guess Finch is here.

Sure enough, my little brother is talking excitedly with Val. He's probably happy he's finally allowed to stay with us without the parents having to be here. I'm honestly surprised they let him drive down on his own. After having him away from home for hockey, I'm shocked they even let him out of their sights. Must suck empty nesting before you even need to.

He salutes me when he sees me. "Scout."

"Finch." I mirror the salute. "Did you grow?"

"Nah," he says. "You shrunk."

"Fuck you."

"Dad is so right about you being a potty mouth."

Val laughs. "Where does he think she got it from?"

"Beats me," I say.

"Okay!" Val claps her hands like she's got a plan to propose. "Welcome party?"

I should have seen that coming. Finch looks at me with puppy eyes. He knows who the invite list is made up of. I'd be a terrible big sister to not let him have it. It's been a little more than a week since the guys last came over. Since... Since. Yeah.

"Yeah, sure."

* * * * *

Ladies of the Lake + Trevor

val
hello ladies and trevor

jack
hi :)

val
so we have a new pal for a week
finch managed to get another week
free and asked to come here for it

trevor
Welcome party??

schuy
god whatthe fuck

trevor
What

schuy
that is exactly what val said to ask me
if i'd allow it

luke
Why wouldn't you allow it

schuy
my young, impressionable brother being
exposed to you guys

val
oh my god
as if you're such a role model

Quinn Hughes
He's like practically an adult

schuy
he's still got a few months :(

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