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Donovan

Okay. I got the information. And you better fucking use it because she hit me in the head with her book for interrupting her. The enemies were about to become lovers, whatever the hell that means.

Hayes

I’m on the edge of my seat.

Me

You’re literally standing up right now????

Hayes

Figure of speech! Everheard of it?

Donovan

She said the things these books have in common are some sort of contract, or rules, or whatever. Also, fake dates. And during these dates, while she thinks they’re fake, for you, it’s an opportunity to show her your real self or something. She needs to see that you’re a sensible guy. Bonus points if you are some troubled, broody guy with a dark past. Oh, and be overprotective, but don’t be an alpha male asshole. Apparently, there is a fine line between the two.

Donovan

I don’t understand half of the things she’s saying, btw. I’m only the messenger.

Hayes

This is gold. Kiss Aurora and thank her for me. And tell her I miss her. She hasn’t been to a game in a while.

Donovan

She said that if you miss her so much then you should give her your mom’s potato salad recipe.

Hayes

Okay, I love your wife, but I don’t love her that much. That’s not happening.

Donovan

Worth a try, I guess.

Donovan

She’s also forcing me to tell you all that fiction and the real world are completely different…and that we’re all idiots.

Owens

Are we done?

Donovan

Yup.

Owens

Thank fuck.

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