Dorothy was absolutely floored. After all, she and Karen had just patched things up after nearly reaching the point of calling it quits for good. And now, out of the blue, Karen was on the warpath again. "What's up? Jeffrey... caught at the bar again?"

"Worse than getting caught at a bar!"

At that, Dorothy and Everett exchanged worried glances, sensing trouble brewing.

Don't tell me Jeffrey got caught with another woman! That would really be asking for trouble.

Everett spoke up, his voice grave, "What happened?"

"Everett?! How dare you eavesdrop on my call with Dorothy!"

"Your voice is so loud, eavesdropping isn't necessary." He was just sitting nearby and could hear everything clearly.

Suddenly, Karen burst into tears on the other end, "Dorothy! Your man is bullying me!"

Dorothy's heart, which had been in her throat, settled a bit.

It sounded like it wasn't anything serious.

you have to come to the hospital

"The hospital?!"

"Yes, hurry!"

She didn't dare delay any longer, quickly grabbing her coat and car keys, even as Everett was still trying to cool off. "I'm

what mess Jeffrey had gotten into this time. It seemed like every other day he

Karen,

then he'd be in the

just sit this one

issues behind closed doors! He hadn't even made it official with his own

had dried her tears and glanced again at the medical report in her hands, her

expression that

say, we'll do. If it really comes down to it, just kill me and get it over with!" Karen looked up at him, biting back curses, and couldn't help but burst

"Are you insane?"

Maybe we should check in with

Jeffrey

him fiercely, "What

you a hard time, I was at my wit's end: How would

so how did this

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