Wellsy
Only people I’m comfortable losing to are my fiancée and Coach.
There are several thumbs-up reactions. When Crosby and Violet announced their engagement at the end of camp, we were all thrilled for them. I support the man for being happy to watch his woman shine—and I’m not too proud to admit my healthy respect for Coach means I’m okay seeing him win.
Bones
What if we went as The Avengers? Nicky can be The Hulk, Wellsy is Captain America, Hutchy as Hawkeye, Obie is Iron Man, and I’ll be Thor.
Gus
What about me?
Bones
Loki. One thousand percent, you get to be Loki.
Laughter emojis fill the screen, and I chuckle into my hand. Gus sends a middle-finger reply. It’s not a terrible group costume idea, but maybe a little overdone.
Hutchy
Could we get Violet to join as Black Widow?
Wellsy
Violet and Bea are doing their own thing. It’s a big secret, but the two of them are doing something.
Obie
If they’ve joined forces, we’re probably fucked.
My mind immediately begins to conjure Bea in an array of costumes, each sexier than the last. A witch in a flowing black dress. A referee in tiny shorts and a zebra shirt. A Midnight fan in just a jersey.My jersey.Fuck. That last one has me shifting in my seat and blushing when Natalia asks for the package of glittery gems to add to her pumpkin. I make it a rule not to get caught with a chub by my kid.
Gus
Not if I have anything to say about it. Bones, it was a great idea, but I think I have exactly what we need to pull this off.
It’s normal to be scared, right?
Hutchy
Say a prayer, boys.
Wellsy
It’s likely going to be terrifying, but also brilliant.
Bones
“Terrifying but brilliant” - Gus, in a nutshell.
Gus
How many of you have seen the cinematic masterpiece that is “Miss Congeniality”?
Obie
Oh fuck me.
