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Nate

What? Should I add more?

Marisol

That’s plenty. She’s beautiful.

You’re beautiful, Daphne!

Mama B

I want a ceremony, please. Before or after bonding, I’m not picky.

Levi

Why don’t we ask Daphne what she wants?

Marisol

Yeah, Daphne. What do you want?

Side note, Dez told us you’re opening a cute little lingerie shop downtown. I’m SO excited for it to open. I’m gonna be your first customer.

Dez

None of us need to know that.

Sam

I definitely do.

Levi

Seconding Dez. We don’t need to know about your underwear, Sol.

Marisol

Yet I had to live with yours infesting the hallway my entire life. Payback’s a bitch and so am I.

Dez

Did you add Pop to this nonsense or just the rest of us, Mama?

Pop

Here, but not interfering. Welcome to the chaos, Daphne.

Daphne

Uh…thanks?

WITCHY POWERS

NATE

I rush into work late,tugging on my shirt as I go. Normally, I’d be dressed before entering the building, but it can’t be helped.

See, we did something potentially stupid. Well,wethink it’s a good idea, but I’m not so sure Daphne will agree. Yesterday, we signed the papers on said stupidity and this morning, I started looking for the biggest part of my courting present. Since it’s far bigger than some nesting supplies and definitely more than bare minimum, I sense a fight on my hands.