Whitney
Googling now.
Wander
CANWEPLEASESTAYONTASKANDTALKABOUTTHIS?
Whitney
Okay, soDEFCONstands for “defense readiness condition.”Holdon.I’mlooking up the history and widespread usage of it.
Willow
God blessWikipedia.
Wander
ISLEPTWITHJACK.
Whitney
WHATTHEHELL?WHYDIDN’TYOUSTARTWITHTHAT?
Wander
ITRIED!ANDNOWI’MFREAKINGOUT!
Willow
WASITAMAZING?TELLMEITWASAMAZING.CanIlive vicariously through you?Isthat weird?Ifeel like we’ve been friends long enough that it’s not weird.Didhe talk you through it?Ifeel like he would be the type to talk you through it.
Whitney
We’re way pastTMIterritory.Nothingcan scar us.Also, good for you!Getsome!
Willow
I want the short story and thenIwant the long story.
Willow
Wait.Screwit.Iwant the extended edition, director’s cut with commentary and bonus scenes.
Whitney
My hands hurt.Canwe get on a call?
Willow
I don’t have pants on.
Whitney
Screw the pants!Iwant the tea!
The trill of the video call request echoed in the empty house.Idashed to the couch and took a deep breath before joining in.
“Spill and don’t leave anything out,”Willowsaid as her fingers flew over the keys.Shehad four pens stuck between the brand new pink streaks in her hair and a mountain of coffee cups and travel mugs piled up beside her.
