Page 115 of The Last Goodbye

I’m going to hold you to that, Bass Bennett.

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Bass

Cannon

How was the private plane, you bougie bitch.

Brody

Are you living big out there, brother?

We slept the whole plane ride, but it was nice. And being here…is weird as fuck.

Cutler

The house? The people? What are we talking about?

Her stepmother is pretty horrible—so just trying to stay close to Briar and get through this. It’s fucking crazy the way the woman speaks to her, and they all just sit there and allow it.

Phoenix

I’m guessing you don’t allow it.

Hell, no.

Cannon

And you’re staying at their house?

Yep. I’d much prefer to be at a hotel. She’s got to do this magazine interview this morning, and then we’re going to take the boat out on the water and get away for a little bit.

Cutler

You’re a good man, Bass Bennett.

Why?

Cutler

Because we know you don’t want to be there, yet you did this for her.

Brody

He’s much softer than he appears.

Cannon

That’s what she said.

Cannon

All joking aside, take no shit, and defend your lady. She’s the real deal.

Phoenix