I’m fairly certain the only person Carter has hugged in recent years is me, but still, he gamely pulls Max into an awkward side hug, patting his back and looking miserable. Max flinches before leaning into it, hands clenched tight around the pizza box. Jesus, now I want to hug Max, too. “Thanks for coming,” Carter says gruffly, letting him go and stepping back.
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