“You okay?” “Yep. Why?” “Because you just let out this weird little grunt.” My cheeks go hot. Jesus. I’m falling apart over here. Get it together, Brody! Embarrassed because everyone is now staring at me, I ask sheepishly, “Is it okay if we talk about it later?” She gets it. I can tell by the way her eyes go all soft and how she smiles at me, secretly pleased. “Sure.” She reaches out and clasps my hand. I raise her hand to my lips and kiss it. Nico says, “Anything else you need, darlin’, just let us know, yeah?” “Thank you, Nico.” Grace turns her warm gaze to Kat. Her voice lowered, she says, “You, too, Dramarama. Thanks for always being there for me. I love you.” Barney, Nico, and I watch as Kat and Grace silently embrace. They stand like that for several long moments with their ar

