CHAPTER 23: Terry
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Terry got out of the car and had to force himself not to slam the door. Maggie’s place looked like she was having a huge party. He was glad his friends had all come through for him, but she should’ve woken him.
“Hey, Terry. Almost ready with the first load. Just filling in the gaps with some boxes.” Mattie jumped down from the U-Haul truck. “Where are we going?”
“I’ll let you know in a minute. Where’s Maggie?”
“Last time I saw her she was in one of the boys’ rooms.”
“Great.” He headed toward the house. “Thanks for coming to help.”
“Sure thing.” Mattie tagged along after him. “You okay?”
“Yeah. Why?” He walked inside, nodding at Patrick who was on his way out with a large box.
“You look...kind of pissed.”
“I’m fine.” He glanced at Mattie. “But Maggie an
