His heart seemed to rise up in his throat as he remembered the games he and Ari used to play. It didn’t matter that he was ten years older, he’d always found the time for whatever game she loved.
But that was long ago. And he’d been another person.
Rosie grabbed his other hand. “Or we’re going to throw you in.” She grinned at him.
Together, she and Jorge pulled him along with the force of their laughter.
“Come on,” the others called. Maverick voices, Jeremy, Ari, and Chi. Even Francine.
Then the guys tackled him and tossed him in.
He had no choice but to become a part of them.
At least for now.
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