Seemed appropriate.

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The Show Must Go On.

Comments

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Meremen are fucking stupid.

Probably, but that ain't it. I'm sayin' we grew up way too goddamn fast, you more than me. Smith didn't. Ain't so much that he's immature, he's just goddamn normal.

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Fine.

Okay then.

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Whatcha dressing the kids up as?

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I dunno. Last year I kinda got in trouble for just picking stuff and doing it myself, so I think I'll let the girls decide. Unless the kids want something special.

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Biggest one--Carl, right? He's getting old enough he might.

[onthe_threshold]

He's so big, and so smart.

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Yeah? Bethie's always asking she can go play with him.

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She can! I bet he'd love that. And Aster loves her big cousin.

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Yeah? I tell you Beth wouldn't let me buy her an elephant toy? Kiddo thought I was makin' fun an' she wasn't having any of it.

[He pauses, smiling brightly.] Always wanted this, you know? Cousins for my children to play with.

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She is too sweet!

I'm glad to provide them.

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When she ain't trying her hand at kidnapping.

I love you for it, man.

[onthe_threshold]

I adore her.

I love you too.

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I'll bring her over more often.

Sap.

[onthe_threshold]

Awesome.

Yup.

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[Richard goes up and kisses his cheek.] Asshole.

[onthe_threshold]

Thanks.

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Hey man, I ask you something serious?

[onthe_threshold]

Anytime.

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You ever get jealous?

[onthe_threshold]

Yes.

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When?

[onthe_threshold]

If I see them happier with someone else.

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Sorry, man.

[onthe_threshold]

Don't be sorry, you didn't do it.

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Yeah, still.

Been thinking about it a little.