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"A little less Something About Mary this time, Em."

He grins broadly, waggling his meaty fingers between us. "I knew you'd come back for more!"

"Yeah, 'cause it was so much fun." I flinch while he distributes the cool, slimy gel.

"You should thank your lucky stars you have a talented brother!"

"Don't quit your day job."

Emmett chuckles. "Want me to shave you, too, Grumpy?"

"No!" My hand flies protectively to my chin, though there's nary a razor in sight.

"Easy, bro, easy," he soothes. "I can respect the scruff."

I relax slightly, until he fires his next question.


A/N: Uh oh. What is Emmett going to ask him?