I pull it out and notice I have a text from Bash, but when I see Gil’s name in the ID, my chest tightens. Gil never calls. Is he having a relapse? Pausing, I quickly answer. “Hey, Gil. Is everything all right?” “I’m calling for a reason, Calder, and I want you to listen this time.” Gil’s tone is harsh, reminding me of that night he sprayed me with the fire hose. My fingers flex on the phone. I don’t like leaving Cass this long. “Can this wait until later?” “No, it can’t. I ran into Alana earlier and she told me about the gift she helped you with.” “That was supposed to be private,” I say, my jaw clenching. “Yeah well, she only told me because I asked why you two didn’t work out.” I snort, annoyed with Gil’s meddling. “This isn’t important, Gil. I’m hanging up now.” I start to push End, but his harsh tone has my finger pausing over the button. “Calder Jackson Blake. Listen to me, damn your stubborn hide.” I put the phone to my ear once more.
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