"Get out," said Little Brother. "I don't recall invitin' you over."

And Joe turned down on 'im a muted wild-dog grin.

You smackin' that boy around ain't no way to make him obey. Y'ever tried tamin' a gator?

Lemme guess - you just want somebody to pick on. And you ain't fuckin' with anyone your own size!

Jack glowered. Joe huffed - nose twitched.

Zoe ain't some little princess, either - she's free-spirited like the boy.

"They're my family, too, brother," Joe said out loud. Still grinning. Knowingly daaaaamn self-satisfied. Tossed his head. " - And you ain't keepin' me outta their lives."

Try it.


July 26th. "Zealous".