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"Bye, Dom." I slow down on my way back to my office. "I'll let you know what the plans are for Cam and Luke's game."

"You do that," he says.

I leave, crossing my fingers this new plan serves us better than the last.

Chapter 15

Mariana

The Sinclair Montt Family Chat

Mom: Landed safely in Seattle. I'm heading over to Cora's now.

Cora: Welcome, Mother. Can't wait to show you my condo! Food is waiting for you.

Mariana: I'm bringing the wine.

Cam: We're landing in Seattle tomorrow morning. Can we meet briefly before the game?

Mom: I'll be there early with Mariana. Her friends will joinus later on.

Cora: I can't come, but I'll catch Cam and Luke next time.

Dad: Remember we're getting together in December. The place is rented already.

Maisie: We're coming from England. If we can, you all can.

Cora: Yes, ma'am!

Cam: We need a place of our own. Something we own as a family.

Luke: I think that should be the older brother's job.

Mom: Don't get cheeky, Lucas. Any of you could take it on.

Luke: :(

Mom: On my way to Cora's now.

Cora and Mariana's text chain

Mariana: Help me keep mom distracted from the subject of my love life?

Cora: What lovelife?

Mariana: My non-existent love life, of course. The one Mom insists on keeping an eye on for no other reason than because she worries I'll give up England this time around.

Cora: Explain to her all you're interested in is a dick tour. I should have used your cockboard for the appetizers. It would have been a great conversation starter!

Mariana: You wouldn't dare!

Cora: LOL fine, I won't.

Mariana: And love life and dick tour are not the same. I'm just too busy right now and, if I have to choose, I choose excelling at my job first.

Cora: Fine, fine. I get it. I'll support you regardless.

Mariana: I know. Thank you.