“Ironically, I feel that way about Mom and Dad coming here,” Jasper jokes. “Ry and I might move out and let you and Flynn play house here.”
“I’m so sorry. I know it’s going to be uncomfortable for you, but they’ll be more concerned about me, anyway. They probably won’t care all that much about what’s going on with you guys,” Grace says. From the heartfelt smile she’s giving, it’s obvious she thinks she’s being comforting.
“Yay, it’ll be just like old times,” Jasper jokes with a hint of sadness in his sarcasm.
* * * *
Flynn returns later that evening with dinner. While he and Grace spend the afternoon planning what they’re going to do about her parents, Jasper stress cleans the apartment. Ryan helps clean whatever part of the place Jasper is pedantically taking his building anxiety out
