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Nick tells Brian, "Maybe I am angry."
Brian calls Howie. Howie calls AJ.
AJ flips his phone shut, sighs. Leans in to press his lips to Kevin's shoulder.
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"He left. His choice," Nick tells Howie. "Why would I - we - want him back?"
Howie calls AJ. AJ calls Brian.
Brian sighs, wraps his arms around Kevin and holds him tight.
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"We are the Backstreet Boys," Nick mumbles, his voice muffled by AJ chest. "No room for, like, doubt. And, well, stuff."
AJ groans, calls Nick a dork. Brian laughs.
Howie grins, reaches out. Pulls Kevin closer and whispers softly, "Welcome Back."