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Well that’s more words than he’s said all year. It’s practically poetry.

AUTUMN:

It’s his way of showing he cares. I think it’s sweet. I’m feeling emotional right now – it’s so nice to chat with you all. It’s like having us all back together, even though I’m leaving the country. I miss you guys.

ZACH:

Are you going to cry again? Because I don’t do tears. Especially not after the last time you sobbed for two hours when you found out Skyler was pregnant.

AUTUMN:

Shut up. I’m a strong independent woman. I can show my emotions any way I want to.

EDEN:

You once cried at an IKEA commercial. Just saying.

AUTUMN:

That was FIVE YEARS AGO! And it was beautiful. It just hit me in the gut, that’s all.

EDEN:

It was a kitchen remodel, sis.

AUTUMN:

But the family LOVED IT! They were all laughing and eating and… You know what? Skyler’s right, you ARE all assholes.

HUDSON:

So this family chat thing is going well. Should I delete it?

EDEN:

No. I like knowing what you idiots are up to. And it takes the heat off me.

ASHER:

We’d just like to know the same, kid. Just saying.

AUTUMN:

Actually, while you’re all here, I have an announcement.

EDEN:

Uhoh.

ZACH:

Has Parker done something to upset you? Am I going to have to beat him up?

My lips twitch, because Parker wouldn’t hurt a damn fly. Of all the men I’d trust to be married to my sister, he’s at the top. Still, it’s fun to tease her sometimes.

AUTUMN:

NOBODY’S BEATING PARKER UP. I just wanted to let you know that Francie’s going to be staying at the lighthouse while Parker and I are away. Her apartment has some structural issues. So – Hudson, can you and Skyler keep an eye on her? And Asher – if you happen to be anywhere in the vicinity of Liberty can you BE NICE, please?