"You did? I knew you were thinking about it, but ..."
"Yeah. After everything that happened with Pierre and Bill? I couldn't stay. I gave my notice the day I got back."
My chest tightens. "You never told me."
"I'm sorry. It's been crazy. But the Mavericks offered me a job. Social media coordinator. I accepted."
"You're moving to New York?"
"I leave in three days, Jo. I've been packing all week. This ..." she pauses, "... this just confirms I made the right decision."
Polly's eyes are wide.
"Three days?"
"Yeah. Pierre is sending a plane for me."
"What about ... South Dakota? Any regrets leaving it?"
"None. After everything with Bill and the scandal, I couldn't stay."
"Lettie, I'm sorry ..."
"Don't be. I'm looking forward to my new life in New York and living with both my brothers again. We're going to have the best time."
I'm not convinced, but this is her call. There isn't anything I can do from halfway across the pond.
"Are you okay though?" I ask her.
"I am. It sucked at first. But now? Watching this team implode from the outside? I'm so glad I left when I did."
"How bad is it really?"
"Bad. Players are requesting transfers. The locker room is apparently a war zone. Bill's lawyers are scrambling. Michelle is taking over as CEO. He got voted out."
"Michelle? His wife?"
"Yeah. She found out about Kitty from the photos like everyone else. She's furious. And she's got the board backing her."
"Good for her."
"Right? Anyway, I have so much to do. It's come around quickly," she tells me.
"I'm happy for you, Lettie. Really."
"Thanks. That means a lot." She pauses. "You should visit. Once I'm settled."
"Of course. If I can fit it in."
"I'm serious. I miss you. We all miss you. Pierre would love it. As would Felix and Mom."
Thanks for the guilt trip. "We'll see. I'll try my best."
"I'll hold you to that. Love you, sis."
"Love you too." She hangs up.
Polly is staring at me.
