Chapter 51

SHANE “Will you get that bear’s ass out of my face?” Liam snaps as the four of us crowd into the elevator with a stuffed teddy bear that’s almost as big as Jessie. “Quit your whining,” Conor replies with a roll of his eyes. I can’t help but smile at the three of them as they argue good-naturedly between themselves. they're eager to see our girl, and so am I. “She ain’t gonna appreciate that monstrosity, you know?” Mikey says as he holds up the bear’s arm and then lets it go with a look of disgust. “She’ll love it,” Conor replies confidently. “And if she doesn’t, I’m sure she’ll love the diamond tennis bracelet he’s wearing.” She will love it, but not because it’s made of the finest pink diamonds – our girl isn’t really that into material shit. She will love it because he chose it for her. We step out of the elevator and into the hallway. “Jessie. We got you a present, Angel,” Conor shouts. There is no answer. “Jessie.” “Maybe she’s working out?” Liam suggests with a shrug as he heads o