“You look like shit, Ryan,” she says in greeting. “Have you even showered since the Classic?” I just shrug. “I’ll get around to it eventually.” She squares off at me, hands on her hips. “You’ll do it today, or I’m gonna hose you down in the front yard. Don’t think I won’t. And if you’re entertaining bunnies in here, I’ll do the sheets at the same time.” “Nice to see you too, Shelbs.” Remembering her manners, she sweeps forward and wraps me in a hug. “Oh—” she stiffens in my arms. “I’m sorry,” comes Tess’s voice from behind me. Shelby pulls away and peers around me. I glance over my shoulder,
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