Hey Leah.
Colin, Brady.
Thanks for the heads up about Jimmy being back in town.
You're welcome. You do realise that you can't just go back to the way things were four years ago.
Don't we know it. The first thing she asked was why we were so huge.
Huh. Go figure. I never would have pegged her as the girlfriend of anyone. Figurative brother perhaps… You guys saw how strong she looked.
Yeah. You don't think she's got the gene, do you?
Wouldn't have a clue. We'll find out in a couple of months. If she does, it'll raise a hell of a lot of questions about how the gene gets inherited – it's obvious she's a halfie, and her mom's from the rez. I thought the whole passed through the make line stuff was ridiculously chauvinistic.
I still kind of hope she doesn't have it.
Agreed.
I mean you had it pretty shit, I hear.
Jake never was able to keep his brain to himself. At least if she joins us she'll have someone to talk her through it.
Here's hoping it doesn't get to that.
Amen, brother.
So, boys. I take it from your demeanours that neither of you imprinted on her.
Argh! That would be weird. She's like our sister. You don't go and imprint on your sister. Ever. It'd be weird.
I suppose. I don't however think that either of you has failed to notice that of the past two new girls to move here, both happened to be imprinted on.
Technically one of them wasn't new, she just hadn't been here since everyone started shifting.
And how does Rachel's situation differ at all from Jimmy's?
Shit.
Agreed. There are numerous things I don't want in my head. The details of anyone making out with Jimmy are high on the list.
Well, should it happen, let's hope they're able to keep their thoughts to themselves.
Well let's think about this logically. Of the boys who are as yet unattached, there's Embry, Josh, Max, Tim, Jez and Sean. Embry, Tim and Sean are the least likely to leak images.
You forgot Seth.
Brady, I don't even want to think about my little brother imprinting on anyone. As cool as Jimmy is, I still don't want to think of Seth with anyone. It would be weird. And you both know how good he is at keeping his thoughts to himself.
Thanks for the vote of support, sis.
Anytime. It's true, you know.
Agreed.
Seconded.
Silence, children.
Oh come off it, Seth. You're only two years older than us.
But in terms of experience –
Yeah, right, pipsqueak. You forget that I have memories of you that you never want to see the light of day. Ever. And I'd be perfectly happy to recall them when everyone's gone wolf.
You wouldn't…wait, what am I saying. You totally would.
Exactly. And don't you forget it.
Just as I was leaving, mom mentioned that Jimmy was back in town.
Finally. Good to have the three of us together again.
And just to give my opinion, Colin, I do actually think she could still kick your ass.
Thanks for the vote of support, Brady.
Anytime. You know I'm always here to bring you – Holy shit.
You're kidding.
Is that even possible?
Shit.
You already said that.
Do you dispute it?
No.
Seth, please tell me that was not what I think that was.
I have to go.
Seth? Shit. That was what I think it was, wasn't it.
I'm hoping not, but from what I hear, that could well have been.
Shit. I've got to go tell mom. And then Jake. And perhaps Sam.
We can do that for you.
Thanks guys. He's been acting weird towards me.
It's the whole thing between you and John. Not to get my psychiatrist hat on or anything, but I don't think he was really ready for you to move on.
Have you been watching Dr Phil again, Colin?
Perhaps.
Well, I'm off. Tell Sam – the last thing we need is an incident.
Yes sir.
That's more like it.
…
Leah?
…
She's gone.
Ok. Shitshitshitshitshit. This cannot be happening.
I reckon. This is weird in the extreme. Seth can't keep his mind to himself to save his life.
We are going to be mentally scarred before the year is out.
Oh vengeful god, why? Why her?
At least it was someone fully grown. All this stuff with infants weirds me out no end.
Agreed… we're here. I call dibs on not actually telling him.
Dickhead.
I'll tell him next time.
You don't even know there'll be a next time.
Exactly.
Dickhead.
Come on. You don't want to postpone it for yourself. You know I don't like this any more than you.
Fine, but you have to provide detail. I'm just laying out the subject. You're explaining.
Dickhead.
Now we're even.
Oh well. Let's go.
