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Screenshot incoming…

Brax

DUDE. You’re both in red. Jaz and I don’t even do that.

Tate

Look at Mr. Anti-Christmas over here, suddenly all warm and fuzzy.

Leo

So what’s the status on getting Janie to wear your jersey?

Rourke

I’m handling it.

Brendan

“Handling it” he says while dressed as Santa. Can you show up to practice like that?

Rourke

Tell me, how are you “handling” your feelings for Scarlett these days?

Brendan

I don’t want to talk about it.

Jaxon

So she’s fair game now?

Brendan

You’re really gonna ask me that?

Leo

Maybe a bet would help Scarlett come around. Lose on purpose like Rourke.

Rourke

I’m not losing, guys.

Leo

Well, you’re definitely not winning.

Brendan

Scarlett told me Janie watches the games now…

Rourke

WAIT. WHAT?

Brendan

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