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"Haha. You don't have to thank me, Simon. I came here the second I heard Filomena is hosting a birthday dinner for her little brother." Jim, a famous athlete, laughed as he shared a beer with Fil's father, Simon, in the yard. "And for the record, Jackson is not my friend. He's a dick."

"Hahaha!" Simon laughed out loud. "Is he now?"

Jim shook his head. "I sometimes feel sorry for Filomena."

"Come on now. Jack is a good kid."

"For a selective few."

Simon and Jim shared a good laugh, especially Simon, as he never thought he would ever share a beer with his favorite athlete. Simon rooted for this man because of his skills in the game, but as they talked, he realized the man was humble, just as what the media said. Not only that, but he was also a great company. As they talked, more of their guests joined the two.

Meanwhile, Elijah sat frozen, eyes blank, mesmerized by the blinding beauty sitting across from him.