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126 hangs had started early on. At first it had just been Tk, Marjan, and Paul. They had hung out a lot since they didn't know anyone else in Texas yet and they didn't have anyone to rush home to or other friends to hang out with after a shift. Tk felt less tempted to relapse in those early days hanging out with Marjan and Paul. Marj keeps strict Halal and Paul didn't need to drink to have fun. Mateo and Carlos had quickly become part of those group hangs, and then Nancy joined making their little crew complete.
Sometimes they felt bad they didn't invite Judd and Grace, Tommy, or his Dad. But those four had their own friendship and get togethers.
Group hangs were never anything formal or something. They'd eat take out and play video games or Catan, they would enjoy drinks and snacks, they celebrated the wins and mile stones and offered quiet support during losses and hardships. They became their own little family within the 126 family and developed their own traditions.
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