Friends--And Then Some (2013)
“She’d worried about Jake all night. He’d looked so pale against the starched white hospital sheets. Pale and confused. Lily should never have left his side, but Rick had convinced her that there wasn’t any more either of them could do. Jake had been given a shot and would soon be asleep. Nonetheless, Lily had lingered outside in the hall until the shot took effect, then reluctantly left.
When the heavy metal doors of the elevator parted, Lily stepped out eagerly. She had so much to tell Jake. H...e’d been such a dear to have taken her to the party. Everything had turned out beautifully—except for his fall, of course. Lily had met several men, all of whom had an aura of wealth. She prided herself on her ability to recognize money when she saw it. Rick had tried to buy her a new dress, since the one she’d worn to the party had gotten stained. But Lily had adamantly refused. The evening dress wasn’t ruined. Gram had used vinegar and a few other inventively chosen ingredients to remove Jake’s blood.MoreLess
When the heavy metal doors of the elevator parted, Lily stepped out eagerly. She had so much to tell Jake. H...e’d been such a dear to have taken her to the party. Everything had turned out beautifully—except for his fall, of course. Lily had met several men, all of whom had an aura of wealth. She prided herself on her ability to recognize money when she saw it. Rick had tried to buy her a new dress, since the one she’d worn to the party had gotten stained. But Lily had adamantly refused. The evening dress wasn’t ruined. Gram had used vinegar and a few other inventively chosen ingredients to remove Jake’s blood.MoreLess
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