"He says he's going to try and be better," says Jack, ducking his head a little. "You're too much alike - that's the problem. You're never going to like each other that much." He flashes a grin. "Guess I've got a type?"
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"He says he's going to try and be better," says Jack, ducking his head a little. "You're too much alike - that's the problem. You're never going to like each other that much." He flashes a grin. "Guess I've got a type?"