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She laughs so hard her cheeks turn red. "You want to stay for dinnerafter?"

I nod. "If you promise to help me run lines. Drama final istomorrow."

"Sure."

"And, maybe you could help me study for my chem final. It's Wednesday. And I'mhelpless."

"Do I want a chance to show off my science prowess?" She copies my teasing tone. "Is that really yourquestion?"

I move closer and wrap my armsaroundher.

"My favorite sister-in-law."

"You too. But don't tellLacey."

I laugh. "My lips aresealed."

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