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@matchpointt   *   [ he looks up at him, smiling, ]  your family is so good with her.

@grandslams 
            i think ev wanted to sleep with one of my sisters.  they said they would paint her nails and she got all excited. 

@matchpointt   *   i'm assuming evie will just share the bed with whoever's sleeping up there?

@matchpointt   *   [ he puts his phone away, looking at patrick, ]  i think we should all watch a  christmas movie and eat a ton of candy. how's that sound, ev?  [ he looks at her, smiling when she nods ]

@grandslams 
            they’re perfect,  [  patrick agrees,  chuckling lightly as half of them had her thumb covering the photos.  ] 

@matchpointt   *   [ he smiles widely, his hand on patrick's chest. evie runs over, handing the phone to art, ]  aww, they're great, sweetie.  [ he smiles, picking her up to kiss the top of her head ]

@matchpointt   *   i know, i know!

you do,  [  his hand reaches over to push his shoulder gently,  ]  you gotta let loose!

@matchpointt   *   [ he smiles a little, shaking his head, ]  i worry too much.

@matchpointt   *   i got you.  [ he kisses his cheek, ]  you can do this.

@grandslams 
            [  he nods hesitantly,  ] ..  i’ll try,  but i’ll need you to keep tabs on me. i’ve tried quitting before since one of my pro coaches hated it. obviously it didn’t work out well. 

@matchpointt   *   [ he smiles softly, ]  you're gonna try?

@matchpointt   *   [ he leans against patrick, smiling softly, ]  okay.

@grandslams 
            [  he smiles gently,  his hand resting on art’s leg since they sat close  ]  then i’ll be here. 

@matchpointt   *   ..i do want that.

@matchpointt   *   [ he closes his laptop and puts it aside, turning around in patrick's lap to face him and wrapping his arms around his neck ]  but i do.. want that. for this to be real.

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@grandslams 
            i get it,  [  patrick nods,  ]  there’s no pressure or anything,  

@matchpointt   *   i really missed you.. i'm sorry if i keep saying it.  

@grandslams 
            yes,  really.  [  he chuckles gently,  ]  it’s true. 

@matchpointt   *   [ he looks up at him, smiling weakly for the first time in a long time, ]  really?

@matchpointt   *   you're the best.

i’m certain.  you work so hard,  i know it’s all going to pay off. 

@matchpointt   *   you promise?