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still need to make sure I throw it your way regardless, you know, for good measure. You‘re such an amateur, close friends instead of a finsta? Is Nell teaching you nothing? why is all the hard work coming my way? I know but I just needed to hear you say it again and look how well that worked out for me. Pretty damn good. I think you and Nell should fight out who is my number one fan, just to entertain me.

you're such a messer, kiddo. but sure, fling it over here. i can handle it. and as for the whole finsta business, you have to remember i’m like a fish out of water with that carry-on. sure, nell's been trying to show me the ropes, but i'm more of a 'have a chinwag with your mates in person' kind of guy. all the hard graft coming your way? well, that's just the luck of the draw. you must have the midas touch or something, turning everything to gold. though, i reckon hearing things twice never hurt anyone, especially when it's good news. now, as for the battle of the number one fan, that'd be a sight. nell and me duking it out? i'd say we'd draw a bigger crowd than a gaa final. but i've got an idea: why don't we both be your top supporters? no need for fisticuffs when we can share the title. sure, wouldn't that be grand? plus, it'd save us the trouble of explaining the black eyes to everyone.

can you imagine the audience we'd get? you and barry, two of the hottest new actors, eventhough you've been acting for a while. then becky, one of the most popular wwe wrestlers and then little old me. too bad cillian murphy isn't around because i would've loved seeing him riverdance. that's true. can't really complain as it was fun on that trip and talked to people i never thought i'd ever talk to so that was nice. i managed to keep myself busy. it's good to have someone like that around, someone to keep you grounded. so you two are still going strong then? hmm, you're not wrong there. it is hard but i've learned over the years that you can't stay busy 24/7 and need to take time for yourself, even if it's just two weeks. i feel like you're enjoying that a lot too.

imagine the craic we'd have with that lineup! barry with his charm, becky throwing folks around in the ring, and you, don't sell yourself short! you've got your own spark, don't you know. the crowds would be massive. and cillian, with his feet flying in a riverdance? that'd be a sight to behold! yeah, that trip was something else. isn't it mad, the people you meet along the way? it’s all about the stories and the laughs, and there were plenty of both. keeping busy is grand, but you're right, you have to find that balance. it's like spinning plates, and if you don't take a breather now and then, they'll all come crashing down. i'm glad to hear you took some time for yourself. as for me and the missus, we're solid as the rock of cashel. she has a way of keeping me in check, you know? and taking time for yourself, that's wisdom, that is. you can't be pouring from an empty cup. two weeks of just kicking back and recharging the batteries does a world of good. it lets you come back at life with a fresh set of eyes.

Oh don’t.. Give me a finger and I will take the entire hand. Especially since I don’t think people would expect it from me. Works perfectly in my favour. I mean, I do sometimes ponder over if we should just mess with the people — but then I thought about it again, and they might just cancel us forever and I’m not really in the mood for that you know? I think we’re repairing some sort of wounds for a certain number of people. And honestly? Never been happier than I’m not really that keen on social media cause I’ve been told we’ve caused a storm. Oh god no, don’t even go there. You would all want to live as a viking and the rest of us would never see the lot of you ever again, trying to battle a polar bear or some crazy shit like that. Not something I wish to be responsible for any time soon. I mean, there is nothing that says it has to be done at a certain time. Even if it takes us twenty years, sure it’s worth it right? Not many places hold as much of an emotional significance as that rugged old house does. 

ah, you're spot on there. it's like they say, give an inch, and they'll take a mile. sure, the idea of stirring the pot has a bit of a charm to it, but you're right; we're not out to be getting "cancelled," as they say. it's a bit of a tightrope walk, isn't it? and social media? ah, that's a whole other beast. i'd rather a quiet pint with a close mate than shout into the void of the internet. let the storm rage on elsewhere, i say. vikings, eh? now there's a life! but i'm with you; i'm not keen on wrangling with polar bears anytime soon. i'll leave that to the truly mad. taking our time with the old house sounds like a plan. it's not about the ticking of the clock; it's about doing it right. that house has stories etched in its walls, and we'll honour each one, even if it takes a couple of decades. no rush at all. i'm planning to keep you around for an entire lifetime.

You know what if people want to see me as the tough guy than i am here for it, you never know, maybe mum wants a bad guy to remind her of the good old days.

there's nothing wrong with a bit of rough around the edges, especially if it gives your mum a throwback to the 'good old days'. maybe she does fancy a bit of the bad lad vibe—it's got a certain charm.

I miss you so much, my gladiator! I hope you're having a blast, no matter where life has taken you now. My dumb-ass broke my arm in Colorado... This is literally the fourth time I have broken my left arm in my life, I'm waiting for surgery later in the month. I'm trying to change diapers with one hand | @paulmscal

ah, you poor cratur, breaking your arm again? you're becoming a bit of a legend with that left arm of yours and not in the way you'd want, i'd wager. colorado's a grand place, but sure, it's not worth leaving a piece of yourself behind. i'm sending you all the good vibes i can muster for a speedy recovery. changing nappies one-handed? that's like trying to dance a jig on a tightrope, so fair play to you for managing. you're a proper warrior, no doubts there. keep your chin up and sure, if you need a laugh or just want to vent, you know where to find me. and remember, after the surgery, you'll be back to fighting form, ready to take on the world again—just maybe steer clear of anything that could make it a fifth time, aye?

i always make a deal - they have to drink at least up to the guinness logo on the glass. after that, they can give the rest to me. wow - i'm really making this sound like a regular pass time. i swear i don't do it that often, it's just very entertaining when i do.

that's a solid deal if i ever heard one. sure, it's a rite of passage to drink to the harp at least and if they can't handle it, more's the better for you. you get to finish off a pint of the black stuff and they get to say they've had a proper go at it. it's all in good fun. don't worry about it sounding like a regular pastime. i won't tell TMZ.

Yeah but you have to give it to us, that we took out time. Drove people nuts even. Can you still, after all these years, fathom how much people actually care? What if we just messed with them and said that we’ve actually been a thing for years, we’ve just not made it official? I’m kidding. We might cause a frenzy and open a wound we can never repair again. I think you would all do well with a lads holiday, even if you do have to work in between. Just shout at me if you need my help of course. Your own personal travelling agent. Better stick to the safe option to make sure the boys don’t end up in Romania or the Faroe Islands. Sure that might be so. However, trust me, the lines that have stuck with me are not the most cliché of sorts. It’s the ones where you can tell they come straight from the heart, whether it’s been on your mind or it just comes to you there and then. A miracle is putting it lightly. It’s a miracle in itself that we didn’t break our feet, legs or something else. It did have a certain charm to it, did it not? And after all, it holds a special significance. However, I’m open to other options and looking around. It’s whatever you feel too babe.

you're a divil for the drama, aren't ya? i swear, the pair of us could spin a yarn that'd have folks running around like headless chickens, trying to suss out the truth. sure, it'd be a bit of craic to see the look on their faces, but you're right, that's a can of worms best left unopened. we don't need that kind of mess on our hands, not when things are just starting to smooth over. even if i have to sneak in a bit of work, i'd be all over that like a rash. and with you as our personal travel guru? we'd be sorted. though, let's be honest, a detour to the faroe islands could be the making of a legendary trip, provided we don't get lost in some viking saga. miraculous we came out of our shenanigans unscathed, and sure, there's a charm to it. a bit of rough and tumble adds character. we'd be insane to go for it, given that we don't have much time on our hands as we'd love to... but, there's no rush, is there? we could take our time and make the place livable.

you know, i did him one better than that. i'll leave it up to his discretion if he wants to share what i did. he did get jer merch too. like i said, you'd have to ask him. it's only slightly problematic... no, it's very problematic and illegal. it strengthened our friendship though. he even said i was his favorite now. really? something about-costars, right? if you're worried about me being bothered, it's no big ideal. i haven't even spoken to her in ages and we were never a good match to begin with. i'm happy for you. i know i was a bit of a mess for a while, but i'm also just done with dating around in general. i'm getting married soon.

sounds like you've been up to some mischief, haven't ya? well, i'm not one to pry into the nitty-gritty if it's a bit dodgy, but fair play to you for keeping the bond strong with your mate, even if it's a tad on the wrong side of the law. i won't be the one to spill the beans, your secret's safe as houses with me. i'm chuffed to hear you're doing well for yourself. getting married, are ya fuckin' kiddin'? that's massive.

see -- to anyone else, we would sound like alcoholics; i'm so relieved to have some fellow irishmen here, honestly. aha !! i'm not sure i could forget about that, maybe i will regret it for the rest of my life, we will see. but thats besides the point, have you ever made an american try a guinness for a first time? it's very entertaining, and definitely an activity to partake in if we get bored. i'll just have to spend my time to think of who exactly, because most of the time - they're pretty repulsed by the taste and it's funny.

to the untrained ear we might seem like we're a bit too fond of the drink, but it's all in good fun. there's nothin' quite like sharin' a pint and a laugh with your own, makes you feel less out of sorts when you're far from the green hills. and about the guinness, it's like a rite of passage. watchin' an american's face the first time they have a go at a proper pint is like watchin' a kid on christmas mornin'. you can almost see the battle between politeness and their honest gut reaction playin' out right across their face. it's a crack. we'll have to make a list, line 'em up and watch the show. just a bit of craic to keep us entertained.

point stands, you're a dumb ass, how did you forget to tell them and used social media instead? since when do you even know how to use insta? god. good, no fucking it up because I already have decided I'd take her side because she just told me she likes my music while you insulted me.

thanks, i’m well aware. you're not tossing anything new my way. i'm a bit of an insta maestro, mind you. just 'cause i keep it on the down-low doesn't mean i'm clueless about using it. although, gotta confess, had to lock down the whole profile 'cause i was stumped on how to throw folks to the close friends list. i didn't insult ya! you know i've got a soft spot for ya, gracie. but if you end up falling hard for daisy, i won't hold it against you. she's got that special something, that one. besides, nell's already out there being your number one fan among the mescals.