[ He isn't expecting her to extend a hand, but he takes it and gives it a good firm shake. ]
Deal.
[ He hopes that she hits hard, because he's not very good at staying down. ]
Thank you.
[ He feels like this needs to be said, because... she could have easily not come over here to give him this kind of talk. She does it because that's how much she cares about Julia. He'd never try to discourage that. ]
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Deal.
[ He hopes that she hits hard, because he's not very good at staying down. ]
Thank you.
[ He feels like this needs to be said, because... she could have easily not come over here to give him this kind of talk. She does it because that's how much she cares about Julia. He'd never try to discourage that. ]
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You're welcome.
( She releases his hand, something in her expression shifted, not exactly softened, but certainly warmer. )
So, uh. I guess it's your turn, if you need to give me a shake down, too.
( Wryly, as she picks up her beer and has another sip. )
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[ He takes a look at the hot dogs. ]
Long as you haven't poisoned these, I don't think I've got any beef with you.
[ That was a joke, Kady, he doesn't think you actually poisoned them. ]
Anyway, I remember you said we have a birthday party to plan.