Chapter 36: Chapter 36: An Unexpected Ally

Group Chat: Dysfunctional Siblings

NICK sent a photo. Image description: Sean Winters stands next to boyfriend, Isaac Greene, at the Wilson College Art Gallery. Both have their hands in their own pockets. Greene is half turned toward the camera and glaring. The caption reads: Trouble in paradise?

NICK: I thought you said he agreed to go out with you

NICK: This looks like a hostage negotiation

LUNA: It could be taken out of context

LUNA: Maybe Sean said something really dumb

NICK: That’s a given. This IS Sean we’re talking about

SEAN: He still can’t stand to be around me and I don’t know what else to do.

LUNA: You know him better than us. What does he like?

SEAN: Books? Wait

SEAN: I know what to do, thanks

NICK: Please make sure the cameras see this boy smile. It’s getting painful to watch

SEAN: How do you think I feel

NICK: Fair enough. Good luck!