"I can't believe I live here now," I say, walking back out of the bathroom, taking a seat beside her on the bed.
"I know. It's weird, right? Good weird though."
"It is." I let out a heavy sigh.
We sit on the bed and look out at the city lights.
"How are you really feeling?" Collette asks.
"Scared. Excited. Overwhelmed."
"That seems normal."
"I know. It all happened so quickly."
"You miss your girls?" she asks.
"I do."
"Well, you've got me. Plus, Harper and her friends who are wild. Wait till you meet them. Then there's Issy. Plus, Issy's sisters, Evelina and Violetta. I've been hanging out with them heaps. You're not alone, Jo. We're all here."
I lean my head on her shoulder. "Thanks."
"That's what sisters are for."
We sit in comfortable silence, taking in the moment.
Then Collette says, "So ... Pierre's party tomorrow."
"Ugh. Don't remind me."
"It won't be that bad. The team is cool ... and hot." She gives me a nudge.
"Lettie."
"What? I'm just saying. There are some cute guys on the team."
"You know you can't date anyone on the team."
Collette is quiet for a moment. "True." She chuckles.
"I'm not interested in dating. I've just moved halfway across the world to start a new job. Men are the furthest thing from my mind."
"Please tell me you've been laid since mystery man."
I don't answer.
"Jo," she gasps.
“I know.” A yawn catches me off-guard.
"I'll let you go. I'm so glad you're home," she says.
"Me too."
"I'll see you in the morning. I'll order us breakfast from the café downstairs."
"Sounds awesome," I tell her as she walks out of my room, closing the door behind her.
