Veronica and I sat on either side of Julian on the couch on the deck.

Veronica held the bag of ice I had retrieved from the kitchen to the top of Julian’s head, even though he continually insisted it wasn’t necessary.

“Your head could swell,” I said.

“We don’t need you growing a bigger head than you already have,” Veronica said in a flat tone.

Julian laughed and didn’t argue anymore.

After the good mood passed, I lightly scolded, “You worried us.” “I can’t believe you were so careless,” Veronica said. “You warned Piper not

to get distracted, but then there you were, even more so. And for what? A pair of breasts.” Julian hung his head a little.

“You've seen breasts before,” Veronica said.

“Yeah, but...” Julian sighed. “It was Bridget.” “So?” came Veronica's sharp response.

Julian let

Veronica narrowed her eyes. One minute, she was holding the ice to Julian’s

“Why don’t you cool

she snapped.

Julian must have felt the cold

gasped,

ice bag fell to the ground where it split open, and the ice cubes

the mansion. I watched her go the entire way, trying to remember the last time I had seen her angry. Had

that all about?” I

me before that she wouldn’t have minded Julian

now. When Julian and I were together, she was fine. But when Bridget was on the scene, Veronica

only one who absolutely detested the two of them ~ together. Bridget was toxic to Julian,

idea?” Julian asked, glancing at

had ideas. I had several ideas, along with many, many choice words to say

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