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Hudson
Mason: Yo, TMZ says you’re back in Redville, Hudson. That can’t be true because I’m your best friend, and you would’ve told me. Right?
Aiden: TMZ, huh? Always a credible source.
Hudson: . . .
Dane: ?? Busted.
Mason: UNREAL. You’re really back? And you didn’t say anything? Traitor.
Hudson: Relax. It’s not that deep.
Mason: Not that deep?! I thought we had something special.
Dane: Mason’s probably crying into his protein shake right now.
Aiden: Someone cue the sad violin music.
Mason: Screw all of you. I’d NEVER keep secrets like this. Right, Hudson?
Hudson: ??
Dane: Deflecting? Interesting.
Mason: Don’t change the subject. Hudson, hop on Xbox. I’m feeling generous enough to let you win once tonight.
Hudson: Can’t. Busy.
Mason: What kind of lame excuse is that?
Hudson: Molly wants to hang out.
Aiden: ?? Oh my God, he really said that.
Mason: Dude. DUDE. You’re officially one of those guys.
Dane: He’s domesticated. Newlywed syndrome in full swing.
Mason: Next thing we know, he’ll be baking sourdough bread and watching HGTV.
Hudson: You fuckers are ridiculous.
Aiden: Admit it, Hudson. You’ve been tamed. Molly’s got you doing dishes and lighting scented candles.
Mason: He’s probably calling her babe every five minutes, too.
Dane: I swear if you’re wearing matching pajamas . . .
Hudson: ??
Mason: Nah, for real. Hudson can’t hang anymore. He’s gone soft.
Hudson: Oh, I’ll show you soft the next time I bodycheck your ass into the boards.
Mason: Big words for a guy who’s too “busy” to play Xbox. Go cuddle your wife.
Aiden: He’s probably got a face mask on while watching rom-coms right now.
Dane: Don’t judge.
Aiden: Dane?
Dane: Um, nothing.
Hudson: You’re all jealous. It’s fine.
Dane: Jealous? Nah. I’m just waiting for you to start a “Hudson & Molly” couple account with vlogs of your farm trips.
Mason: ?? “Day in the life of Hudson Wilde, Former Hockey Bad Boy Turned Trad Husband.”
Hudson: I hate you all.
Mason: Love you too, buddy. Let us know when Molly gives you permission to play with the boys again.
Aiden: Or when you’re done picking out throw pillows.
Hudson: ????
Mason: PS If you do start baking sourdough, send me a loaf.