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Dex lets out a sharp breath "I told theave it to you" Tegan looks at hi to have a nice breakfast with an looks away

I shift, uncomfortable at the tension Suddenly, it feels like there’s a crescendo of unspoken words hanging over us, a history I can’t begin to understand

"Austin’s playing a show toan continues, a defiant note in her voice "It wouldinterested despite hi soan nods "It’s great, what I’ve heard of the de on his own, a secret show, and you kno he gets…"

Dex gives a nostalgic ser "It’s just a few hours away"

I see the struggle on Dex’s face, then he shuts down again "I can’t I have a guest, re to an awesome show, do you?" Before I can answer, she looks back at Dex "See? She wants to co note in Dex’s voice

"You can’t keep hiding out here forever," Tegan says quietly "You have to face theest tiht we’d chased away last night

I reach out and take his hand again, on top of the table this tian sees "Hey," I murmur, until he turns to look at ht next to you But if you’re not ready…"

Tegan frowns "What do you know about it?"

I stare back evenly "Enough If he’s not ready to go back to that scene, you shouldn’t be pushing hiht to be interrupting, andon to me, and as far as I’ht now

"It’s OK" Dex speaks up "I guess…we can go to the show"

Tegan leaps up, throwing her arret it, I pro to be so pu too, so you guys can talk about everything, maybe see about that reunion, or solo record--"

"No!" Dex barks, pushing her away "It’s one show, that’s it, Tegan None of the rest of that bullshit, you have to pro stubborn

"Ito support Austin, but nothing else If I’hs "OK, have it your way" She backs away to the doorway, already reaching for her phone "I’ll text hi to be great!"