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Carla

I’ll make sure the little kids don’t pants you at the beach today if you make dinner reservations.

I laugh out loud, knowing Ariella will do it. I create a group thread with Carla and Jake.

Gage

I made dinner reservations for 7 at Casa Rueben.

Carla

I knew it! Pay up, Jake.

Jake

You put Tio up to this.

Gage

I’ll give you each $100 to make sure Callie feels comfortable around the whole family today.

Jake

Fine.

Carla

I like Callie.

Jake

Me too. A little too hot for Tio but…

Carla

Gage

What’s that supposed to mean? I’m good-looking.

Carla

You didn’t get voted Sexiest Man Alive the way Avery Callaway did.

Gage

Callaway’s the fucking QB. Half his awards are because of his title.

Jake

Sounding a little defensive there, Tio.

Gage

Y’all need me to drop some knowledge on you?

Carla

Nope. I’ll take the $100 though.