“Can I read your book?” I asked him after a long moment of silence. He laughed, massaging my hand on his chest. “Wow. You just keep surprising me a lot, this morning.” I shrugged. “I guess I'm just happy that we finally get to talk this peacefully without trying to piss one another off.” He nodded in understanding. “I get what you're saying, though I'm not sure it's ready to be read by anyone just yet. I keep telling myself I'm going to figure out a way to edit and publish it, but I never do. It's just been in the back burner ever since, and I know it's not perfect but I'm very proud of it. I'm pretty sure an editor would have a hard time correcting those outrageous errors I made.” “Well, you're in luck cause you've got a stepbrother who's great in English. I'd love to read it, and let

