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“So it’s just like a Hale thing? I mean I know Pops and Derek can be quite aggressive.”

“Yeah, I guess it’s just really weird to be here again. But I’m glad.”

“I like to be physical with aggression too.” 

“It’s a family thing, we all do it.”

“Fine, everything’s fine. Yeah, it’s good.” 

“You sure about that? That was kind of repetitive.”

“Does that usually help?” 

“It does for me. But then again, that may just be because I’ve always had to be physical to get aggression out.”

“Hi, Cora.” 

“How are you handling being back? Is everything okay so far?”

“Okay.” 

“I’ll just go back to punching things and I’ll be fine. No harm done.”

“---Hi, Kira.”

“…Really?” 

“Really. And even if I wasn’t, I would be. Somehow I always am.”

“I feel like I’ve spent more time with my sister-in-law than I have with my husband, since I got home…”

“I don’t know what you want me to say to that.”

“Me too. Who else is to come back? I hope so, I’ll be really happy to see her, and our kids.” 

“Isaac’s still gone..I’ve been trying not to go looking for him, but it’s getting to be damn near impossible not to go. I’m just relieved my brother and Malia are home--you and Braeden too, obviously. I haven’t seen any of your kids yet, but I won’t be surprised if they’re happy to see you. It won’t surprise me if Malia calms down completely now that you’re home, too.”