Page 67 of The Risks of Reuniting

Hey, does Holt need a job? I need someone to crawl into tight spaces. Make sure you have life insurance on him first.

Don't worry. It's a huge policy. You'll all be well cared for.

Gavin

Does he still have teeth and hair?

That's an insensitive question. What do those things have to do with love?

Gavin

Good point. We love you and you're pretty ugly.

I haven't actually seen you in years because I avoid looking

Gavin

Maybe your guy can't handle a job with me – the work is really draining.

Another eye roll emoji

Gavin

I can do this all day

Clear clogged drains? I know. It's your job.

Gavin

Just for that – I'm leaving you on read while I take a snack break. Time for some leeks.

Oh my gosh, Gav . . .

I look across the way and see Holt standing in line holding a number, waiting on our food. I snap a picture and attach it to the text thread. Seems easier than hunting through one on my phone. Okay, the truth is that even though we had taken a few this past week, I'm hesitant to share them. Peru feels special somehow, and I'm not ready to open that door to the public yet.

Here he is.

Gavin

I knew you liked to live on the edge, but that's a lot of face piercings even for you. How do you kiss?

I look at the picture and see that I didn't zoom in enough, and on the forefront is a picture of a heavily pierced guy with spiky green hair and all black clothing. It's too good to not push forward with it.

I didn't recognize him at first either. He's changed a lot this past year. But nothing can stop true love.

Gavin

Gross. And now you're married with a hefty life insurance plan? I like your style of revenge.

I laugh and shake my head.

Not married. But we are giving it a second chance and he'll be in Salt Lake for the month so you'd better play nice.

Gavin

Does he need me to give his pipes a good cleaning?

Definitely not, and do not actually say that to him.

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