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“I’m so relaxed, I’ve begun to hate shoes,” Jamie replied. “But I’m also ready to get back into it. I’m enjoying my time with Tara, but even she’s taken to sketching out new pieces she wants to paint. I think we’re just the kind of people that love our work.”
“That’s not a bad thing, my friend,” Mike said. “Not even a little bit.”
“I am also beyond grateful that you came back,” Jamie said. “We’ve made ourselves a solid little family, haven’t we? The two of us, Tara, Jack, Doc, Avery, Linc and Ella Tremont, Lia and Rachel – the love simply grows with each person we add to the group. It’s kind of amazing, when you think about it.”
“I told Mari a while back that our differences are our strengths,” Mike said. “I told her that love is love, facts are facts, and when you can follow your heart and trust your friends, nothing can keep you down. I didn’t realize just how true that was until I came back, and you all told me how much you still needed and wanted me.”
“That’s all true,” Jamie replied. “And family is not just blood. Family is made up of those who love you, care about you, and want you to be the best version of yourself you can be. They’ll fight for you and sacrifice for you, make you laugh and make you cry. Family is a powerful thing. I’m so glad you’re a part of mine, Michael Donovan.”
“And you’re always a part of mine, Jameson Kennedy,” Mike said. “So, if you’re not gonna let me peek at Tara in the shower, could you at least figure out how to get me some coffee and a donut?”
Jamie rolled his eyes and they both laughed. “Mike, you’re an asshole, but you’re still my partner. Dammit.”
The End
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