Cam
Have you fired my sister yet?
Ezra
How’s it going?
I hang my head and squeeze my eyes shut. If they only knew. I’ll reply later.
Instead, I pull up the group chat between Benji, Raymond, Zion, and me. It’s currently labeled “The Mourning Club,” but Benji and Zion like to compete for the wittiest name. At one point it was “Dead Wives Society” but Raymond vetoed it. He doesn’t quite have the same sense of humor as the other guys. Personally, I don’t care what the chat is called. In fact, it’s annoying as shit that it keeps changing, but it brings Benji and Zion joy, so I keep my mouth shut.
Me
I almost kissed the camp doc
Benji’s the first to reply.
Benji
You kissed Dr. Parsons?!
Me
No, asshole. Dr. Parsons retired. We have a new doc. A female one.
Benji
Is she hot?
Normally this would make me laugh. That’s always Benji’s first question. He’s great about alleviating tension with sarcasm or comedy.
Me
She’s attractive, but that’s not the point. She’s living with me for the summer, and we started talking about Daisy, and I was feeling vulnerable and
Me
Oops. Hit send too soon
The other guys chime in before I have a chanceto finish typing.
Zion
WHAT?
Raymond
Why is she living with you?
I delete my text and type out a response to Ray.
Me
Long story. My in-laws decided to stay for the summer, and with the cabin next door still damaged, my house was the only option.
Zion
What’s her name?
