Page 73 of Don't Leave Me Behind

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WHAT. IS. HAPPENING?

Tobes

Brooks had a baby

Addy

But how?! He’s only been off work for four days. Don’t those things take time to bake?

Brooky

You’re an idiot

She’s fucking gorgeous Brooks.

Leni’s head whips in my direction when my text comes through. I shrug. “What? Look at her.”

“I know, but still, are you not shocked?”

“Flabbergasted, actually. But don’t you think he mightneed our support right now? However this came about Brooks has a baby. He’s gotta be scared shitless.”

Leni looks equal parts turned on and mushy when she looks at me. I can almost see hearts in her eyes. Her phone pressed to her chest like she’s holding herself together with it.

My phone vibrates in my hand, making me look back down at the group chat.

Ma

She’s perfect

Tobes

Need anything big bro? I’ll stop by later so Tessa can meet her favorite uncle.

Leni Rose

I have so much shopping to do! Hello baby girl, Auntie Leni cannot wait to meet you!

Merc D

Oh like hell you’ll be the favorite uncle Toby. You barely even have a real job

Brooky

Hey…

Adler

Obviously I’m going to be the favorite fun uncle.

What’s legal drinking age again?

Brooky

Yea you’re never being left alone with her

What do you need Brooks?

Brooky

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