Page 129 of Glass (Crank 2)

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Scott takes the reins, offers,

Let’s go out on the patio.

Can I get you something

to drink? Iced tea? Lemonade?

We have some soda, too, I

think. Coke. Root beer…

Dad just can’t not be Dad.

How ’bout real beer? Any

kind will do. We’re not

picky, are we, Linda Sue?

He gives her a kiss unsuitable

for mixed company.

[Not picky? Ha! Major

understatement!] I stuff Bree

back inside as Scott guides Dad

and Linda Sue outside. Mom

goes to hustle up a couple of

beers. Heather follows Leigh

upstairs. Jake and I stand here,

exchanging looks of disbelief.

Then we both break down

into a fit of uncontrollable

laughter. Your dad is really

weird, Jake can finally say.

Another major understatement.

Dad and Pal

Overstay their welcome.

[Huge surprise!]

We have planned a birthday

dinner at our favorite

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