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CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

FORD: Good morning, asshole. When were you going to tell us you were in town a few weeks ago?

SOPHIA: What?

FORD: Mercer was in New York and didn’t tell us. I had to find out from Dax.

SOPHIA: WTF Mercer?

FORD: You can’t ignore us forever. Willow told me you’ll be here for the hearing and I’m pretty sure we’re still going to be on the same team.

MERCER: Yes, I’ll be there.

MERCER: Yes, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the trip.

MERCER: No, I don't want to talk about it.

FORD: Seriously?

SOPHIA: After all this time, that’s all we get?! Three bullshit texts. Ford is working his ass off to help you, and I’m single handedly assuring you don’t starve.

MERCER: And I didn’t ask either of you to help me.

FORD: You don’t have to.

FORD: That’s what you do for people you care about.

MERCER: And maybe that’s the problem. You assume everyone wants your help and then owes you for it.

MERCER: Talk after the hearing.

FORD: Fine