His books were abandoned on the stairs to give his sister a proper hug, arms wrapping around her in return.
"Jeb an' lil'Ray best be off their rears an' pullin' their weight 'round the house till she's hundred percent." Eventually releasing her from his embrace, Jay paced back a step. He reached down to pick up her bag. Guthrie boys did right by their Momma to remember their manners, even when dealing with family.
"An' how're you, Paige? Ah ain't seen you since b'fore the dance. Never did git ta'thank ya fer the shirt you fixed. It fit real nice."