Nathan came home talking so fast I had to ask him to slow down.

Zachary described the festival in careful detail, which was his way of saying he had enjoyed himself.

There was one difficult moment.

Julian mentioned a family vacation to Yellowstone, and both twins became quiet.

Brian had taken him there when he was nine.

It was the same year Brian failed to return Nathan’s invitation to a school performance.

Julian noticed the change and apologized.

Zachary shook his head.