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113 Damn Bro Code

(Winona)

The doorbell rings, jolting me from my thoughts. I glance at the nearest screen to check who it is. It's Gordon Brown, thank God.

"Gordon's here. I hope it's good news," I say, heading towards the door with a mix of hope and anxiety. swirling in my chest.

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"Anne, Gordon Brown is here," I call out as I way to the front door, figuring she might want to

make mu know.

I open the door and give Gordon a weak smile. "Gordon, come in."

He steps inside, his expression serious yet hopeful. "Winona, I have permission here for you to go see Abby in the hospital."

Relief floods through me like a tidal wave. "Thank God." My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I glance at the screen.

It's Phillip. "Go right in, I have to take this call," I say, shutting the front door behind Gordon and walking back to the sitting room as I connect the call. "Phillip, how is she?" "She's awake. Jayden's in with her now. One at a time. I thought I'd call you and let him go first," Phillip says, his voice a mix of exhaustion and relief.

"So, she's okay?" I ask, my heart pounding.

"The clot has been dissipated. Now we just need to get her stronger again, and she can come home."

"Gordon just got here. He says I can visit her. I don't know the details yet."

"Great news. Look, go talk to him. Call me when you know more."

"Thanks, Phillip. I will."

His voice sounds a little

there's more he wants

going for a beer

my mind spinning. What is it with men?

to see Jayden,"

he?" roll my eyes.

no actual clue why anyone can't just make up after

punch, so he has to

swear Lance Collins has never

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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me Gus agreed as well." Somehow, I thought a man like Gus would be

code apparently. But I'll keep

be against the rules, you talking to

place. But can you ask Gordon about it first? I

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

room shaking my head in disbelief.

at me quizzically, her

is holding her own and she's awake," I

her

and Gus are all going for drinks after with Lance..go figure? Bro code and, apparently, they all like

punch up," Sheila

Men are idiots. Present company

grins. "No, you're quite right.

a witness

fact that you aren't directly involved in the meet-up, I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon

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