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ME: Thanks for not being total asshats when I brought Wren and Keller by today.

JACK: When are we ever asshats?

DANE: That might apply to everyone but you, Jack.

JACK: Does that make me the pussy of the group?

DANE: No. Just the golden retriever.

ROMEO: Dane is not wrong.

ROMEO: Your bird girl is perfect for you.

BEAU: Bird girl?

ME: Romeo is just being his hilarious self.

ROMEO: Because her name is wren. Like a bird.

BEAU: That’s weak, dude.

FLYNN: You can bring Keller out anytime. That kid is smart.

DANE: Why am I not surprised that the two of you hit it off?

FLYNN: What does that mean?

JACK: I think it’s a two birds of a feather comment.

FLYNN: For me and Keller? I’ll take it.

ME: He’s an amazing kid. I’ll be proud to call him my son.

ROMEO: You doing that legally or just claiming him with your words?

ME: Legally. Blake is working on the petition of adoption now.

DANE: That’s great. Congrats.

ROMEO: Where’s the kid?

JACK: Yeah, he normally lives for these group chats.

DANE: Evan! WTF are you?

EVAN: I’m here. Sorry. What did I miss?

FLYNN: What are we missing?

EVAN: What?

ROMEO: Yeah, what’s going on with you, Kid? You’ve been in a shit mood for days.

EVAN: It’s that fucking vet bossing me around like I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. I was a special forces medic for fuck’s sake. I think I can handle a few canine vaccinations.