Obviously …
But why?
Philly
What Bex means is that it’s so great that you’re getting out there, meeting new people. Proud of you, honey!
Cassie
Even if those people are forty to fifty years your senior
Bex
Yep, glad you’re out and about, Lu. But again, I’ll ask, why there?
I nibble on my bottom lip.
Lucy
TJ’s grandma invited me. I couldn’t say no.
Figured with this crowd, nobody would care much about poor, disgracedLucy Dupree.
Nobody responds for a solid minute. I start to wonder if they’ve jumped to a group chat offshoot, without me in it, so they can talk about me behind my back.
Lucy
Hello? Anyone home? Guys, it’s no big deal.
Cassie
First of all, you’re not a disgrace.
I can practically hear Cassie’s firm tone, and it makes me smile.
Cassie
Second of all, are you alone there?
Bex
Cut to the chase, Cass. Is TJ there too?
Lucy
No.
Philly
Boooo! We want TJ! Give us more TJ.
I laugh despite myself.
Lucy
He had practice tonight, but he said he might come later.
Cassie
