Molly's bright red hair stood out in the sea of people at baggage claim as she laughed at my brother's colorful story-telling. Vic was all animated as he spoke, arms waving around as if he were an air traffic controller, until he caught sight of Izaak and me on the escalator. "Hermanita!" he shouted with the biggest grin, and the warmth in my chest had me running towards my family before I even consciously realized it.
"Yo, I missed your ugly face," I teased Vic after our gigantic bear hug, then tackled Molly so hard that she almost toppled over. "You smell different — less weedy than normal. Did the doc and Gabe force you to quit smokin' while I was gone? I'll kick their asses."
She giggled, squeezing me tighter. "I've been fasting for the week so we could have a good smoke sesh tonight."
"The fuck? That doesn't sound like you."
"So much gossip to share!"
"My favorite!"
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