Rules 51 to 55
Friends & Co.
Rule 51: Don't mock Emily.
- She's Casey's best friend. Maybe her only real friend, so no kidding guys. Casey can be very vindictive sometime.
- She's Derek's girlfriend.
- At least she's Derek's girlfriend when we write this, but that may no longer the case by the time you read this. We never know with Derek.
- But don't take the chance.
- If you spoil Emily's reputation, you affect Derek's too.
- And he's going to make your life hell.
- For reference, ask Casey. She knows what hell looks like with him.
Rule 52: Don't mention to Derek the brief relationship between Sam and Casey.
- It had made a tiny scandal at the time, because of the unofficial law which says: "don't date the sister of your best friend".
- Liz: "It means nothing. It's ridiculous."
- Ed: "It is the law."
- Liz: "What do you think of the law forbidding you to date my friends?"
- Ed: "Crap!"
Rule 53: Don't mention Ralph's short lived crush on Casey.
- It's very funny when we think of it now.
- But Derek doesn't agree; he's still a bit prickly about it.
- And any mention of this event makes Casey uncomfortable.
Rule 54: Don't call Sam a coward.
- Maybe Sam isn't exactly valiant, but he's not a totalcoward anymore.
- Anyway, Derek is the only one allowed to insult his friends.
Rule 55: Don't point out Ralph's stupidity.
- Yeah, we know it's difficult. Especially when you're the one to deal with his idiocy.
- But remember, he's Derek slave/fan/friend.
- And he takes care of his slaves.
- Otherwise, who will serve him?
- OK, Edwin will do the job, but Derek needs people for when his little brother isn't there.
- Besides, let Derek deals with Ralph silliness, it's his problem after all.
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