Chapter75

#Chapter75

12 years later: We’re Having Company

Patty

It had been twelve years of chaotic craziness, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. The boys had grown up. Nash is twenty, Nixon is eighteen, and a senior in high school. Nathan and Noah are seventeen and juniors, while Nolan is fifteen and a freshman. One down, four to go, with getting the boys through high school.

Maggie visited more, going to school with the boys, which was a real treat. I didn’t understand why they gave the poor girl a tough time. She’s such a sweetheart.

Nash was backpacking through Europe for a year. He left last year. After his breakup with Sarah, he wanted to spread his wings. His absence left us with the four younger boys at home.

Nate received a phone call from Brian, which would affect all of us.

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Maggie

/"So, let me get this straight. You both decided you needed a year-long vacation because you’re stressed?/" I asked my parents.