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Evie – Oh, I didn’t think about it that way.

Me – I’m not that much younger than you. I’m definitely not the next generation.

Goldie – But Teagan is. Soooo…

Evie – OMG, she’s right. Rocco is our generation, but Teagan is the next generation…

Me – Are you kidding me with this shit?

Landyn – Let’s not think about it that way.

Evie – And let’s definitely not mention the crossing of the generations to Tim. Micah promised me he’d help with that.

Landyn – And Brax is on board. Well, he wasn’t, but he is now. I made sure of it.

Goldie – King has been on board since the get go. He thinks it’s great.

Evie – That’s because your age gap is bigger than theirs. How do you think I feel? Hardly a day goes by that Micah doesn’t remind me that he landed an older woman.

Me – As “fun” as this is, I was up all night at the hospital. You women are as bad as your husbands.

Goldie – Don’t make me break out the video of you dancing at the senior center.

Evie – Oh, please do. That’s a classic.

Landyn – I think he has enough on his plate. We love you, Roc.

Goldie – So much love all around. I’m giddy.

Evie – Their babies will be beautiful. Can you even?

Me – Stop. Just stop.

Evie – Marley is perfect. And that’s all Sammie’s genes, not the asshole. I can’t imagine what we’ll get with Rocco and Teagan.

Landyn – Our family is growing by the day. We need all the weddings and babies.

Goldie – I’ve got to go. I have a meeting at The Pink. Roc, I’ve got your back, you need to do your part. Figure out her ring size.

Me – That’s it. I’m done.

Evie – Why wait? I mean, it’s you and Teagan.

Landyn – We only want the best for you. And keeping it all in the family is even better!

Me – Why would you say that? Now you made it creepy.

Landyn – LOL. You know what I mean.

Me – Goodbye. And do not add me back just to torture me again. It’s not cool.

Today 11:39 AM

Rocco Monroe left the conversation.

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