Sabrina winces.
Hell, I wince too.
Laney told me about what happened when I turned into an asshole and disappeared.
Only other time I know of that Emma’s ever been that mad was the first time she dumped Chandler not long after they left for their respective colleges. She never told me why she dumped him, but it didn’t matter.
Not when she was that furious.
Get the feeling this was worse.
And she might be over second chances.
“I’m rooting for you,” I tell Sabrina.
“She’ll forgive you,” Laney insists. “ButIwon’t if you don’t go fight for what you want. And if you don’t let me help you every step of the way.”
“Okay.” Sabrina sucks in a big breath. “But this is the last time I’m weaponizing gossip. I swear.I swear.”
She takes a few more deep breaths, grabs both paper bags, hugs Laney, hugs me too, and heads for the door.
“Text me when you’re ready to make a plan,” Laney calls. “And go hug your dog. You’ll feel better.”
“You’re too good for me,” Sabrina calls back.
She sounds better.
Not quite there, but better.
Laney looks up at me.
I drop a kiss on her head. “Awkward. But maybe we won’t be the biggest story in town for much longer.”
She laughs a little.
And then she sighs. “Do you think I gave her the right advice?”
“Princess, you gave her theonlyadvice. Don’t worry. This is Sabrina. She has it. And she has you on her side. You’ve got me on your side. Emma gets home soon, and you’ll be unstoppable once the three of you are reunited. This dickweed doesn’t stand a chance.”
She peers up at me.
I kiss her again.
Will it really work out for Sabrina?
No idea. Don’t know what she’s up against.
But I’m good with change.
Whatever happens, we’re in for a ride, and I’m planning to enjoy the hell out of it with Laney by my side.
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