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Zachary

So no one was going to tell me Ellie up and moved to Seattle?

Abigail

No, because you don’t pay attention whenever anyone tells you anything.

Zachary

Hey. Not fair.

Wesley

She’s got a point, Z.

Sometimes I feel like I’m talking to a brick wall.

Zachary

I’ve just got a lot going on. And this girl in grad school is making my life a living hell.

Penny

Oooh, someone’s got a crush.

Zachary

Do not. She’ s the worst.

Abigail

What’s her name?

Zachary

I’m not telling you.

Quin

Definitely a crush.

Abigail

Oh, for sure. And I don’t even have to be the daughter of a romance author to call that one.

Zachary

Whatever, nothing’s going to happen. Ever.

Penny

Quin, how’s the zoo?

Quin

Good. We just had a new baby rhino born. So cute.

Beau

Thank you for blowing up my phone during practice. I love coming back to a hundred notifications every time I leave my phone in the locker room.

Zachary

What can I say? We’re a fun group.

How else would you stay in the loop?

Beau

… Maybe I don’t need to keep up with all the gossip.

Besides the fact that I already knew Ellie moved. She called me before she ever took the job.

Lucy

Speaking of Ellie, she’s been mysteriously quiet.

Zachary

Ah, the baby sister has arrived.

Lucy

Shut up.

Ellie

You guys are the worst.

Wesley

Miss you too, cuz.

Penny

The coffee shop isn’t the same without you.

Lucy

Maybe one of these days, I can actually study in peace…

Zachary

Hey, we’re fun to be around. And I study there too.

Lucy

Do you? Last time, you were too busy flirting with Aunt Noelle’s newest barista.

Zachary

Hey, she was pretty cute.

Penny

Ew. She’s my co-worker, dude.

Ellie

… I’m putting my phone on silent now. I’m kinda busy at the moment.

Abigail

Hot date?

Ellie

No.

I’m at Owen’s game.

Quin

So it is a hot date.

Penny

If he wasn’t my brother, I’d high-five you. But he is, so despite me loving the idea of you two getting back together… ew. Gross.

Ellie

Thanks, guys. Love and miss all of you.

Even Zach.

Zachary

Why’s everyone always picking on me?

Abigail

You make it so easy.

Zachary

You can’t see me, but I’m rolling my eyes now.

Abigail

If I wasn’t the oldest, I’d be sticking my tongue out at you.

Lucy

Quiet, children. I can’t focus with all of these texts.