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Lincoln

Carson, where are you? Nova is going to kill me if you don’t get here soon.

Nash

Seriously, she’s getting antsy.

Rowan

Guys, chill out. I told you he’s probably back at the grocery store trying to find something to bring.

Nash

Please do not bring instant mashed potatoes

I hate mashed potatoes.

Lincoln

They are kind of gross, aren’t they?

Nash

The consistency can be so weird. If they’re lumpy, it just doesn’t feel right.

Lincoln

But if they’re whipped, it’s also strange.

Rowan

I think he said he was going to bring pasta salad.

Nash

Premade, right?

Lincoln

God, I hope so. Ford can’t cook for shit.

I read over their messages, half stifling a laugh as I decide to respond back to them.

Carson

I’m not going to make it tonight.

Rowan

We talked about this, bud. If I came, so did you.

Lincoln

Well, Nova’s going to kill me.

Nash

I still don’t understand why she would kill you if it’s not your fault he doesn’t show up.