Page 38 of Sweet Thing

Me

My choice.

Conor

Heard it happened in the bathroom of the Empty Net. Would’ve thought Nyquist was old enough to know better.

Was that true? I didn’t want to think of Lars with someone else and I especially didn’t want to think of the sex they had in a bar bathroom that resulted in a child.

Me

And you know this how?

Conor

Boden told H. Says he remembers the night *very well* because Nyquist was in a foul mood, something about his dad being interviewed after a DUI and the news dredging up all the old shit between them in the media. Meets this chick, bang-a-thon in the head, and nine months later we’ve got baby Nyquist.

Me

Shouldn’t you guys be out drinking or picking up casual sex partners instead of gossiping? I hear that’s what college is all about.

I wouldn’t know from my own college experience, but my brothers were immensely popular. Men and women were constantly sliding intomyDMs, looking to hook up with them.

Landon

I’m studying. And Conor is … not.

Conor

I’m waiting for this girl I know to end her shift at the bar. And then the fun begins.

Me

TMI! You should be studying too. You can’t rely on hockey.

He’d already been drafted and his future was set. I liked to poke fun at him all the same.

Conor

Think I can. The genes are strong with this one. And if it doesn’t work out, Landon will support me with whatever app he creates.

Landon

In your dreams. Addy, are you living with Nyquist?

Me

Short-term, looking after the baby. She’s so cute.

I sent a pic of Mabel.

Conor

That just makes me want to double-wrap my dick from here on out.

Landon

But with Nyquist? Is he treating you okay?

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