Jennifer joined them, her twins attached to her legs. "Boys, go play with the other kids. Mommy needs to talk to the adults." The twins ran off. Jennifer looked at Pierce with concern. "Rosa seemed really shaken when she called. More than she was letting on. Is everything really okay?" "It will be," Pierce said. "We're working through some stuff. But we're together, we're safe, and we're going to be fine." "If you need anything, babysitting, meals, someone to talk to, just ask. We're here for you." "Thank you. Seriously, thank you." As the evening deepened, someone lit the fire pit in the backyard. People gathered around it, roasting marshmallows, telling stories, laughing at old jokes. The kids were getting tired, starting to crash from their sugar highs. Some parents started saying their goodbyes, gathering their children, and thanking Pierce and Rosa for the party. Elena fell asleep on the couch around eight, exhausted but smiling even in sleep. Marcus and Jake were still goi
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