lost souls in revelry

Eli James • 34 • LA Detective. Husband. Father.

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jacksonbellamy‌:

For real?

You ever try driving in LA? It’s a nightmare. And the shit we see at work ain’t helping.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Except for the part where you weren't, /technically/ speaking. But that doesn't matter now.

ELI: Technicalities. You've had my heart, always.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: I’m lucky you’re mine.

ELI: I've been yours from the first kiss we shared.

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jacksonbellamy‌:

Thought California might have softened you.

Maisie did, not California. California’s made me more nervous than I’ve been in Afghanistan.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Yes, that. It is ironic, no?

ELI: Just a little.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: It’s funny how life works.

ELI: You mean how I ended up marrying my brother's ex-girlfriend, and my best friend's gonna marry my ex?

ELI: Hilarious.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Kind of, yes.

ELI: It's been years. I hope we're past that.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Just that it’s Jolie.

ELI: You mean because of... me?

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Oh.

FRANNIE: That will be interesting.

ELI: How come?

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Whose?

ELI: Don't tell your sister I told you.

ELI: Jax is thinking of proposing to Jolie.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Thanks, babe.

ELI: Anytime.

ELI: In other news, we might have a wedding to attend in Nashville sometime soon.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: The cutest little girl I know, it's true.

ELI: She gets it from you.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: That won't last long. You're inherently less grumpy now that you're a father.

ELI: It's all Maisie's fault. How can I not be when she gives me that toothy smile?

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jacksonbellamy‌:

Wow. Straight to the point, no small talk. I like it.

You know how it is with me.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: Neither.

ELI: Huh. Back to being grumpy then.

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TEXT ✉ FRANNIE

FRANNIE: This is a whole new side to you.

ELI: Is that good or bad?

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jacksonbellamy‌:

You’re a smart guy, Eli. You got any advice for me?

Shockingly so. The wife’s always right. All your opinions about the wedding decoration are wrong. Kids will change your life.