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You can’t hide anything in jail. Unsheltered under melancholy recessed lighting, this place will lay you bare. Physically and emotionally.
“I’m sorry.” Juice squares his sagged shoulders, straightening himself. “I’m a little under the weather… but I’m okay, Ron. I’m okay.”
Juice motions to hook his thumbs into the waistband of his pants when Tully stays his hand. Not only does he look beaten, he’s balmy to the touch.
The flat of Ron’s palm reaches out and rests on his forehead, like a father’s would. As Tully suspects, Juice is feverish. A dark, worried gaze penetrates the boy.
“I don’t like repeating myself, Juice. Who did this to you, baby?”
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Juice and Tully have been a couple for months, since Tully saved Juice's life in Stockton. They've settled into a routine until one day Chibs comes to visit Juice unexpectedly, throwing balance into chaos.
Chibs has news that will change Juice's life forever.