“I guess it doesn’t change the outcome. I’m going to date her anyway, but I’d prefer to do it with your blessing.” “You swore, Max. Joey was off-limits.” “That was a long time ago. We were kids making stupid promises to each other. I get that I should’ve told you first, but it all kind of happened so fast. I tried to fight it, but I couldn’t. Still, I want to do this right. You two are my family,” I say, choking up on the last word.
