closer. “Next time you visit, think you can sneak Chinchilla in with you? She’s family too, right? Me, you, Ben, and the dog. We’re one big happy family now.” “Is that the morphine speaking?” Jason teased. Tim was dead serious when he replied. “No. I’ve known for a while now. I definitely didn’t need some guy putting a bullet through me to figure it out.” “Yeah,” Jason said. “Me neither.” Then he took a deep breath. “Does this mean I have to call you Dad?” “It’s either that or Mom,” Tim said with a chuckle. Then he glared. “That was a joke. You better not call me Mom!” His features softened
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