Mournful Rage… I 59B

=“I can’t believe you thought it would be a good idea to stop the bickering.” Steph laughed, shaking her head at Travis lying next to her in their bedroom. “You’re really out of touch with your family Travis Wade.

“You’re that disappointed in me?” He faked shock. She nodded, still laughing. “You’re making me feel terrible.”

“You should feel terrible. This family bickers.”

“Yes and you call me to complain. I just thought it would be nice to put a stop to it for a while.”

“Maybe instead, you should embrace it and find your own bickering partner. Tanner perhaps. He bickers with everyone. He’s a safe bet.”

“I don’t want to bicker. But I will admit, it’s fun to watch to an extent. Until it upsets you.”

“My guardian.” She praised, wrapping her arms round him as he laughed. Wondering when last she called him that. There was a knock.

“Come in.” They chorused and shared an impressed look at their synchronization.