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Kai,

“We have a day before we head out for vacation, and I want to propose to Stella on our vacation, so will you guys go with me and help me pick out the perfect ring? I need you mostly Dakoda because you know what she likes, and you... bozos can be my support team.”

“Well, it’s about damn time.” Dakoda says, giving me a high five.

“Yea... yea, let’s get this done before Stella gets off work. By the way, how did you get the day off?”

“Told him I had a doctor’s appointment, but it wasn’t him I had to worry about. It was your girl. She wanted to know why I didn’t tell her and was determined she was going to go with me.”

“Stubborn ass woman.”

“You’re telling me,” Dakoda says.

“Well, let’s hit the road.”

The woman in the jewelry store eyed us nervously. But it’s funny once I throw money around. She perks right up, asking what she could do for us.

I almost tell her she can kiss my ass and I will take my business elsewhere, but I remember there are no