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Chapter 63: Getting Back in the New York Swing of Things
Afternoon in New York, September 1, 2010
DJ: I really, really hate that you're back in New York.
Justin: I miss you too.
DJ: But not as much as your boyfriend. I bet you had fun last night.
Justin: A gentleman never kisses and tells. But since I'm not really a gentleman, I will say it didn't get farther than that, mainly because my mom was down the hall. She made us keep the door open.
DJ: I'm sorry.
Justin: You know you're my favorite cousin, and I will be back soon, most likely with my boyfriend in tow. His foster mom will make sure of that. I think I'm going to Paris for the Alexandria lingerie shoot. Marc just told me I'm on the creative team for it. Although Marc's new number two, Mason (formally of Hudson), is my boss. This is the way it is as not to give the illusion of favoritism. Which is better than Megan but just barely.
Justin: Not that it will help. The new class of interns already despised me, along with some of the Hudson transplants. I obviously got this job because my aunt is screwing one of the owners. [Six rolling eyes emojis]
DJ: I'm not even surprised. You're not even really an intern.
Justin: HR is still coming up with my title. I'm doing creative and writing work. However, I now get vacation time and health benefits. Although I would anyway since my mom also works at Mode.
DJ: You really went to work today?
Justin: Yes.
Justin: [Image one attached]
DJ: Is that a banner?
Justin: Yes. Not everybody hates me, just everyone anywhere near my age which is normal. Ross is also catering lunch for my actual welcome back party today. Although we're already so busy doing fashion week stuff that I wonder If I'm actually going to be able to join the festivities.
Justin: I regret agreeing to do a personal stylus appointment tomorrow just for free clothes for the yacht party. Add this to the jet lag, and it's all hell.
DJ: No, you're not. You love free clothes.
Justin: Very true. It's just I'm already exhausted.
DJ: It's crazy here too. Charlotte has assigned to me most of your old duties. Actually, more since she knows I will be with Daniel at the shows in Paris. Although after fashion week, Uncle Daniel promised I could go to Diversity Business UK. The grandparents will hate it.
Justin: As long as they hate it, I'm happy. Why are you back at Mode? I thought you loved working with Aunt Betty. Mainly because you finally got people to respect her.
DJ: I think that's why Lindsay made Aunt Betty get rid of me. Becks as well. Uncle Daniel is convinced that Lindsay is trying to isolate her. But it won't work because people actually like her now.
Justin: You and Amanda did an excellent job with that. Too good if he's getting rid of you.
DJ: I like Aunt Betty. Although I'm happy getting to spend more time with Uncle Daniel.
Justin: You just wish you were not at a fashion magazine. I know the grandparents have pretty much soured the whole industry for you.
DJ: Child fashion shoots are horrible. I never want to do modeling work again. Hopefully, the cover with Becks for the Christmas issue will be the last thing. Thank you for coming up with the idea for the shoot.
Justin: You know I will do anything to fuck with your grandparents. I absolutely despise them. Too bad Betty can't be with you. Otherwise, it would just be a family Christmas.
DJ: She also regrets that. It's not so bad now. Because of you, everybody knows that Daniel only brings in competent family members, so they know I'm not just they are because I'm a Mead. Rayan is also going to be an intern this fall. He will be at one of the other magazines because he doesn't want to work under his mom. But we can have lunch together.
Justin: At least you will get to spend more time with your friend.
DJ: I like the writing, even if it will be the blog. I am much better at writing in English than I am speaking it. This is preferable to being Candy's gopher.
Justin: I feel like you would be sad about that.
DJ: Yes, but she has a boyfriend I actually like.
Justin: Did Candy finally refer to Becks as her boyfriend? If so, you owe me 10 pounds.
DJ: Not yet, unfortunately. Uncle Daniel is letting me join the Mode pool.
Justin: LOL
Justin: Candy's denial of her feelings is exhausting. I am happy to not be in London watching that show, but instead, I get to watch Marc and Cliff be a complete couple without acknowledging they are a couple. There like Daniel and Betty but worse. Be grateful you missed most of the denial phase.
DJ: I got to see him pine over her all summer while she was gone. It was ridiculous.
Justin: I'm so glad they're engaged now. Lindsay asking aunt Betty to work on his magazine may have been an attempt to sabotage Mode, but at least it got them to get their heads out of their asses.
DJ: Exactly.
DJ: Uncle Daniel is done with his meeting, so we can leave now. Send me pictures from your party if you actually get to go.
Justin: This is Austin. I'm dragging him to the party now. Monique has assigned me to make sure Justin doesn't starve until fashion week happens.
DJ: I applaud you for doing your boyfriend duties.
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September 1, 2010 7:43 PM EDT
Austin: I really wish you were here with me tonight. I hate unpacking, especially when it's not even my stuff. I've done way too much of it lately.
Justin: I know, but Bobby really wanted to have a family dinner, just the family. Although I now get to stay with you all day Saturday. Actually, it's encouraged.
Justin: I found out at said family dinner that Bobby and mom are trying to have another baby. So, I'm allowed to spend quality time with my boyfriend.
Austin: How do you feel about that?
Justin: I wouldn't mind no longer being an only child. DJ told me that having a sibling significantly younger than you isn't horrible.
Austin: Are you texting him now? It's the middle of the night in London.
Justin: He texted me because he can't sleep. I am well aware it's in the middle of the night there cause my body is not entirely on New York time yet.
Austin: My poor baby. I still wish you were here, though.
Justin: Did something happen? The bitch didn't show up, did she?
Austin: No. However, I found a copy of Amanda's ultrasound in a silver frame. It's the most recent one because the timestamp is visible. I think I know why my brother is still taking parenting classes.
Justin: Can I send a screenshot of this to DJ? I think he knows something. He always gets weird when we referred to the babies as Daniel's.
Austin: Go ahead.
Justin: DJ says that he can't tell me why Matt has a copy of the latest ultrasound. You have to ask Matt yourself. Although he got it from Daniel, who gives him twins updates that Amanda doesn't know about.
Austin: This supports my current theory that they are faking the paternity of the babies because Victoria is fucking dangerous.
Justin: I feel that's really likely, considering that I was just told not to tell Amanda or Marc of your suspicions. DJ also says he won't tell Daniel that we know too much. It looks like there is another family secret we just uncovered.
Austin: Probably. I will talk to Matt tomorrow when we get our outfits for the yacht party. Or meeting with my aunt's number two after work tomorrow. Please tell me you're going to be there with me? I need you for Fashion advice and emotional support.
Justin: I wish I could be there. Unfortunately, I can't because that's when I'm supposed to be doing that favor for Monique. Since it's a paid favor, I'm inclined not to back out of it. However, you can text me the entire time.
Justin: Mom says I can also come over afterward.
Austin: You better be there.
Xxx
September 2, 2010, 3:06 AM EDT Or 9:06 AM London time.
Mandy cakes: Hey, I'm just checking to see if Justin actually gave you my presence? Knowing the princess, I'm sure you're up right now. I know it is your day to do the 3 AM feeding.
Mandy cakes: Also, did you get my notes regarding your boyfriend's outfit for the bitch's yacht party. Promise me you'll take all the best silverware.
Marc: Sorry, no larceny. Jade now has one parent in jail. She doesn't need a second one. Even if she'll probably turn out to be a better person with just Cliff. Also, he is still just a co-parent.
Mandy cakes: You are no fun now that you're a responsible parent.
Marc: You will be joining me in a month.
Mandy cakes: I know. I feel huge, but they'd better stay in there until After fashion week.
Marc: You did discover you were pregnant at fashion week. It would be poetic if you went into labor at fashion week as well.
Mandy cakes: No, because then you can't join me. I want to hold out until October.
Marc: I'm going to try my best to be there. Sorry I didn't text earlier. Work has been crazy. I'm doing Monique's job, half of my job, and training my new number two. I'm grateful for the help, but Hudson was really different from Mode in many ways. It's taking a while for everyone to adapt.
Mandy cakes: I figured it was since you asked for my help to dress up the not a boyfriend. It's OK. Betty had to fire people yesterday. I had to do my best to keep her from crying in public.
Marc: That probably went awful. I'm sure it was just Chalupa dust and tears.
Mandy cakes: French fries. Although there was less crying than there could have been because DJ and Becks made up half of the people getting fired. They're already working for Daniel.
Marc: And I'm sure the other two are probably already applying to Meade publications.
Mandy cakes: Technically, Betty wasn't allowed to suggest that, but I could since I go on maternity leave in a week and a half. I'm a temp anyway. It's not like they can actually fire me.
Marc: You wouldn't care regardless.
Marc: Not at all. I was only there for Betty. It's not like I really need to work, thanks to the money from Faye.
Marc: Yes, but what about supporting your shoe habit?
Mandy cakes: I have Spencer for that now. He's coming to London in about two weeks. He managed to book some prestigious drama with the BBC or something. It's a shame they put his character in a coma on his soap opera, but he's happy to be trying something different. He's going to be here until the new year.
Marc: Which coincidentally lines up for when you're giving birth.
Mandy cakes: So, does your Alexandria lingerie shoot.
Marc: I don't want you going through this alone.
Mandy cakes: I'm not alone. I have my first birthing class with Daniel and Betty Saturday evening.
Marc: I feel like that's going to be a disaster. Cliff agrees with me, and he was Jody's birthing coach.
Mandy cakes: Well, at least one of Jade's daddies was with her when she was born.
Marc: I've watched the video, and I'm glad I wasn't there. At least for the crushing of the hands' portion.
Mandy cakes: I'm glaring at you. You never did tell me if you got my presence or not. Did my goddaughter love everything?
Marc: I love everything you sent. Jade is still developing her sense of style. All she knows now is that she hates wearing shoes.
Mandy cakes: Obviously, that's Jodi's influence.
Marc: Everything was adorable. Although you really didn't have to. Jade has so much stuff that we're probably going to have to turn one of the other rooms into a closet.
Mandy cakes: For yourself. There's no way you're going to be able to share a closet with Honeybear.
Marc: I told you we're not dating. We're getting separate rooms in Queens.
Mandy cakes: So where did you fall asleep last night?
Marc: We were watching a movie and I just kind of crashed with Cliff last night. However, once the princess has her first breakfast, I will go to my own bed.
Mandy cakes: How many times has that been this week?
Marc: Three Or maybe four. However, it is almost fashion week, and I have a six-month-old daughter who is starting to sleep for 6 to 8 hour stretches. I might just fall asleep anywhere right now.
Mandy cakes: It's just Thursday. You can lie to yourself, but you can't lie to your best friend.
Marc: Hey, I'm sending you more pictures. Even though I loved what you picked out, Breanna's assistant emailed me new options. Apparently, Brianna Is now dressing us for this party because she hates Victoria.
Mandy cakes: Don't we all. Nothing white. It may be a Labor Day party, but the honey bun should not be dressed in white.
Marc: Even if Jade isn't going to be with us to spill things.
Mandy cakes: Light, bright colors. It looks like DJ's stepmom agrees with me. I'm leaning towards the blue personally.
Marc: I feel like there's a story there behind that nickname.
Mandy cakes: The only story is there in as much denial about the status of the relationship as you and Cliff Bar. The biggest difference is they medically cannot have sex. You two are just being stupid.
Marc: There is no me and Cliff outside of the child we're raising together. We don't have time for anything else right now.
Mandy cakes: Which might be true, but maybe you should make some time. I wish I was in New York so I could smack you upside the head. You're buying a house together. You're raising a child together. You keep falling into bed together. Again, you can lie to yourself, but you can't lie to me.
Marc: To sleep. Thankfully, Jade is getting better about that. She only wakes up once during the night now.
Mandy cakes: Yes, you'll be done with three AM feedings about the time I start doing 3:00 AM feedings
Marc: That will be late evening in New York which is a perfect time to text.
Mandy cakes: You're right about that.
Marc: Look, Cliff and I don't want to put a label on things right now. I'm just grateful he's giving me another chance. We know how we feel about one another, but we have to put Jade first. So I'm not going to think about the fact that Cliff is going to pop his head in here in about five minutes, now that I've got in Jade successfully sleep, and lead me back to his bed.
Mandy cakes: I understand. If I didn't love my babies, I would still be in New York trying to make things work with Matt when I don't think it can. I just don't think I was the right person for him. Even if the paternity test went the other way. It was for the best it turned out this way.
Marc: I'm sorry. I know you loved him.
Mandy cakes: Or maybe I was just in love with the idea of being in love with him. I don't know. Although per my connections, I heard he has a new boyfriend. So obviously, it was easy for him to move on from me. I'm happy he's with somebody that Victoria will despise. At least it's showing that Matt has backbone now.
Marc: Your connection is Justin, who probably gets all the dirt from Austin. They're not actually dating yet. Apparently, neither one is fully ready to move on after the implosion of their previous relationships. Although Cory is Matt's escort to the yacht party. I'm happy to be taking part in the gay takeover.
Marc: Do you know about Austin?
Mandy cakes: Yes. Matt gave Daniel permission to tell me. Although, it's nice to know that he hasn't moved on that quickly from me.
Marc: They've been in contact because Daniel was helping him with the custody situation. It's all a mess. I think Matt wants time to focus on that before dating again. Again, Cory is just his escort.
Mandy cakes: Do you believe that?
Marc: I don't know. Maybe Cory will be good for him.
Marc: Or am I supposed to wish Matt dead for moving on? I'll do whatever you want me to.
Mandy cakes: You really are my favorite.
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September 2, 2010 3:33 PM EDT
The brother-in-law: How do you feel about a 9 AM video call your time Saturday? I'll have breakfast delivered.
Hilda: You're not letting me avoid this conversation? I rather wait until October.
The brother-in-law: Nope. This has gone on long enough. It is already September. I will get Justin and Bobby involved if I have to. Maybe even Marc and I really don't want to involve Marc because we're gearing up for fashion chaos. He's doing his first show, and that is hard for anybody.
Hilda: OK, I'll be there at 9:00 AM, but I expect stuff French toast from somewhere very nice.
The brother-in-law: Of course. Betty really needs you. She just had to fire people yesterday because Lindsay is forcing her to cut staff.
Hilda: Things are terrible at the magazine, aren't they?
The brother-in-law: Especially because we found out there is a no-compete clause in her contract. It specifically states that she can't work for any publishing house for two years if she quits before six months after the first issue was released.
Hilda: Fuck! Why did she sign that?
The brother-in-law: I'm not 100% sure she did. It definitely wasn't the contract I agreed to in exchange for releasing Betty. Betty doesn't remember that being in there when she read it the first time. Unfortunately, her signature is there, and it will be costly to prove that wasn't the contract she signed.
Hilda: I promise I'll be ready to go at 9 AM Saturday.
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September 2, 2010 6:23 PM EDT
"You know I wasn't expecting Monique to send you to help with this," Cory said as he arrived at the upscale men's store that Monique told him to go to. He was half-convinced he was going to get kicked out. He was already getting dirty looks from one of the cashiers. Thankfully, Austin's boyfriend was waiting for him with several outfits already picked out. He was also glaring at the cashier in question.
"I promise I'm very good at my job. Although it really helps when I have someone who will listen to me. My aunt only listens to her boyfriend." Justin joked.
"Good thing he is the editor of a fashion magazine." Cory Remarked.
"It's definitely helped over the last few months. There won't be a London version of the bad outfit website."
"Good to know. Look, I've only ever gone to these parties as the help. I only know enough about fashion to I know I don't know how to dress for one of these things. I hate buying clothes. My ex did that." And after he threw away everything post break up, his half-sister Hillary helped him replace it. since Cory doesn't want her to know that he's going to a very Victoria Hartley yacht party, he went to Monique for help.
"Which is obviously why Mode took over the fashion division from the now-defunct Hudson magazine. Although now I know why Austin adores you so much. He loves everybody that tosses out the traditional gay stereotype."
"There's a reason I'm the perfect EIC for a magazine called Player."
"As evidenced by your extremely baggy T-shirts and jeans with way too many holes. I'm here to help you accomplish whatever you want. Although I just need to know what that is." Cory thought about that for a moment. He couldn't say impress Matt even though he knew that was part of it deep down. Cory also couldn't say fuck with his biological father since Cory was sure the man would be there. Hillary told him already that he would be there. She asked him to join her last year after the breakup fiasco. However, he chose not to attend specifically to avoid his sperm donor. But he couldn't exactly tell Justin, King of the mode rumor mill, that.
"To make Victoria Hartley miserable." He answered instead.
"That I can do. Especially because my boyfriend is with Matt right now and will tell me what he's wearing."
"I'm glad you have a spy on the inside. I don't want to embarrass him."
"You're going to be the only one Matt looks at Monday. I guarantee." Justin reassured.
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September 2, 2010, 6:48 PM EDT
"I was expecting Justin to join us now that he's back in the country," Matt said as they walked toward his aunt's studio. "Especially since we are doing something fashion-related."
"He's working. Otherwise, he would definitely be here. Justin loves dressing me up." That does not surprise Matt all, but he's going to keep that thought to himself. He doesn't want to think about his brother's sex life.
"Sorry. I've heard Mode is chaos right now. So that makes sense."
"Not for Mode." His brother explained. "He has a private styling gig. Monique asked him to do it as a personal favor. I forgot to tell him about this before he accepted, and he couldn't switch to another time."
"With whom?" Matt asked.
"Let me check." Austin grabbed the shiny new iPhone that Vivian got him. She was already spoiling her foster son. "Justin should be with his client by now."
"Monique didn't tell him ahead of a time?"
"She just said it was for the party. I almost thought it was Cliff, but Justin said your aunt was helping Marc come up with the perfect outfit."
"I'm not surprised. Although I hope she knows better than to book Marc and me here for fittings at the same time." Matt said as he rang the bell. Matt doesn't have access anymore after that time he brought a "date" to the studio.
"I think she knows better than to do that. Is this the right address?" Austin asked, confused. "This does not to look like a neighborhood with stores."
"It's because it's not a store. This is Aunt Brianna's New York studio. We're getting something custom." Matt explained.
"It's Thursday. How can she have something done that fast? Especially when she's in Ohio." Austin commented, just as the door to the studio opened.
"Oh, I'm hurt. You have no faith in me." Pablo said as he ushered the two inside the studio.
"Hi, Pablo. This is Austin." Matt introduced as they made their way to the fitting area.
"I've heard so much about the newest nephew. I'm just glad I get to dress this one. Tyler refused my offer for the wedding." Matt is not at all surprised that Pablo knows so much. He's one of his aunt's oldest friends. They went to design school together.
"His brother Daniel is getting married next year. You can try again then." Matt told Pablo. This also reminds Matt that he needs to tell Austin that they're having brunch with Claire Anne Tyler Saturday morning.
"I think there are plans to do the whole wedding party or at least the groom's side. Which would normally be boring, but apparently, both sides will have bridesmaids. I also expect the EIC of Mode UK to push the boundaries of Men's fashion."
"Justin said that Daniel got Amanda for his side during the coin toss." He's glad that Austin doesn't try to avoid her name around him. It helps him let go just a little bit more.
"I feel like it would be bad luck to have the ex-girlfriend in the bridal party, but that's just me," Pablo commented just as he noticed Austin was looking at his phone again. "However, the children are going to be at the wedding. So it makes sense that she's there. Your aunt is designing the outfits for her niece and nephew personally. I get the rest of the party." Oh shit. Brianna told him everything. Matt looked over to Austin, but he was busy texting Justin. Maybe he didn't hear.
"Is he checking his phone? I usually have a no-phone rule for my fittings." Pablo looked annoyed.
"That's the text message beep for his boyfriend. Good luck trying to get his phone away right now."
"It's related. It turns out that Justin's personal stylist client is Cory, his escort." Austin said, holding up the phone showing a picture of Cory in a lovely suit.
"Under those circumstances, I'm not taking your cell phone away. Your aunt said Cory will also be your escort for the Black and White Ball. I would love to get his measurements. Austin, tell your boyfriend to bring him over here." Of course, Pablo would insist.
"I offered, but he wanted to do this on his own, which is why he got Justin involved, apparently. Cory is planning to be my escort for the black-and-white ball. Although if he never wants to speak to me again after Monday's party, I will completely understand. So maybe hold off on scheduling his fitting until after Monday." He might need to go back to the parenting magazine if this goes badly.
"Of course. Now, what is your boyfriend planning to wear? It will help me figure out what to dress you in. You don't need to match, but you should complement one another." Pablo explained.
"Cory is my friend, not my boyfriend. He is just the only person I trust to take with me right now."
"Yet," Austin added with a roll of his eyes. "Also, Justin just told me I can't show you any more pictures because Cory wants it to be a surprise. However, Justin wants an idea about what colors to use. He also said something about the importance of making sure you complement one another. Justin wants to accidentally avoid dressing you two up like identical twins."
"Very smart. I'll take that." Pablo held out his hand for Austin's cell phone. "I promise you'll get it back as soon as we're done coordinating outfits. It will be easier if there is not an intermediary."
"Fine, just let me tell him what's going on first." Austin sent a quick message to Justin. "Justin just told me to give you his number. That way, Justin can send you actual pictures." At that, Pablo quickly typed in his number. Moments later, Pablo's phone began to ping.
"You guys look at the fabric samples while I talk to Justin. Since it's still hot, I plan to go with something containing cotton. However, I'm open to suggestions." With that, Pablo left them alone.
"Just so you know, Brianna considers Amanda's babies her nibblins no matter what. She practically grew up with Daniel, and she might be dating her sister again." Matt explained once Pablo was behind closed doors. The best excuses are the true ones.
"I have been told that relationship is really complicated. Mostly by DJ. He considers Brianna his stepmom." Austin explained.
"Brianna considers herself his stepmom,"
"That might be true soon enough. DJ thinks they'll be married by next summer."
"That depends on what states that's legal in." Matt quipped.
"Matt, I know the truth about the twins." Matt wasn't expecting that, but he should. He knew that DJ knew you the truth and that Austin and DJ text message each other.
"Did DJ tell you?"
"No, but when I talked to Justin yesterday about finding the picture, he consulted DJ. He told me I had to talk to you. That made me suspicious. At least I know I have somebody to talk to because I'm sure you don't want me to tell Justin just yet."
"I am not gonna ask you not to tell your boyfriend something." Because even though their young, Matt thinks that Justin might be Austin's person. Even if the relationship doesn't stay romantic, he feels they will be friends for life. "Cory knows anyway. How did you figure this out? Or is this another instance of you pretending to know something so that I will confirm your suspicions." Because he knows that Austin already used that with Tiffany when he was suspicious of Matt being his brother.
"A little bit of both. Although the framed picture of the ultrasound that I saw was an obvious clue." Matt placed his head in his hand at that moment, realizing that he had screwed up. "Be glad it was me and not Victoria's private investigator."
"You make an excellent point. I just wanted to have something of the babies near me. But I can't leave out evidence that I know the truth. Now I really wish I didn't ask you to help me unpack."
"I want us to bond."
"I think we are considering..." Matt trailed off, not entirely sure how to end that sentence.
"That your mom is crazy." Austin finished for him. "She tried to kill me as a baby. You are terrified that she's going to do the same thing to the twins?"
"Yes. Although Victoria was actually the one who initially switched the DNA test. We just went along with it because it was safer for Amanda."
"I'm surprised that we came here in the same car. What the hell is wrong with that woman?" Now Austin had his head in his hands, completely exasperated.
"Honestly, everything. Vivian told Victoria that she asked me to spend more time with you to help prepare you for your new place in society. You're a Wyndham West now."
"I'm aware. The new wave of interns are already sucking up to me."
"I am not surprised. They always did that to me. Victoria is OK with you as long as you're not a Hartley. You can be in high society, just not our high society."
"I'm going to hug you now because I feel like you need one," Austin said before actually rapping Matt in a hug. They stayed that way for a while until Justin texted Austin to actually look at the fabric styles.
"OK, I've just talked to your boyfriend," Pablo said 15 minutes later as he returned. We are going with light Blues but beyond that everybody is free to choose the style they want. Actually, the whole party is going with this color palette. I just had a chat with the acting EIC of Mode US and M. Lindsey Wyndham West's personal stylist."
"That makes complete sense for my boyfriend," Austin remarked before they started looking at options. Thankfully when they left an hour later, they had an idea of what they would be wearing Monday.
XXX
September 2, 2010 8:04 PM
Austin: Hey, just so you know, our lazy Saturday plans are no longer happening. I'm having brunch with my other half-brother and his mom. I think Vivian and Matt arrange for this to happen to tell Tyler that I'm also his half-brother. Matt just told me on the ride back to the house.
Justin: It is necessary. Obviously, I'm going with you. We can just make out afterward.
Justin: Or cuddle because I feel like you're going to need cuddling after that.
Austin: A cuddle and a hug would be nice. I could use one now. There's so much I need to tell you that I can't in text message form.
Justin: Lucky for you, I'm heading over to your house. I can't stay long, but I can give you a hug, and we can talk.
Austin: We definitely need to talk.
Justin: So, is this about the ultrasound picture?
Austin: I can't give you the answer to that in writing.
Justin: OK, now I'm checking with my mom to see if she will let me stay over.
Justin: Because Matt texted her, she says I definitely need to spend the night with you. She's dropping off clothes. She prefers if I sleep in the guest room, but she's not going to demand it.
Austin: I really love your mom. She definitely knows, doesn't she?
Justin: She probably does. We will talk when I get there.
To be continued