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“Well, I married him Do you have the same opportunity?” Sadie asked

“Probably not,” Lou replied

“Then you need to figure out what you’re doing before you do it It’s hard to ht affect your future when you’re feeling all flushed and war you”

Lou squeezed her eyes shut tightly “Sadie,” she moaned

Sadie stood up and wiped Lou’s bangs froot you all tore up inside?” she asked softly

“Yeah,” Lou replied, just as softly

“You’re a mother You’re a friend Are you ready to be someone’s short-term lover?”

“No”

Sadie patted Lou’s arm “Then there’s your answer” She took a dramatic bow, as dramatic as her old bones would allow “Glad I could be of service”

Sarah ran out of the bathroo out of her hair Lou reached to repair the daot it,” as she ushered Sarah from the room

As Sadie walked through the threshold, Lou called out, “Sadie?”

“Yeah, honey,” Sadie replied, s softly at Lou

“Thanks”

All she got in response was a nonchalant wave

Lou walked into the kitchen and was surprised to see Brody was already up He sat at the table with the newspaper and a box of Lucky Charms before him