Ladies and gentlemen, it was time to buckle up and return your tray tables to their upright position. I had thought long and hard about how I would break the news to my older brother that I had been battling a medical mystery, and whenever I thought about it, I imagined a calm conversation organized by me, after I had plenty of answers to reassure him. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans. Blake reached into my fridge, rummaged around, and found an ancient beer left by Eli, popping the cap off and handing it to Ryker. “Here, man.” Blake put the bottle in Ryker’s hand. “It’s not
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