42.
"Dinner is served!" announces Bella.
It's been a long day and I have to admit I'm starving. This morning I was so anxious about the trial that I wasn't able to eat anything and now that its all over, I'm dying for a bite to eat.
And luckily, Masen's babysitter has prepared a meal.
"What are we having?" I ask, sniffing the air. "Whatever it is, smells awesome."
"Mushroom ravioli."
Sounds good to me.
Alice barges in the kitchen, with Masen propped against her hip. "Jessica called", she says frantically.
"Jessica Newton?" I ask.
"How many Jessicas do we know?" she says with a roll of her eyes. "An emergency's come up and she needs me."
"Is it serious? Should I come too? Is Mike hurt?"
She shakes her head. "I'm sure its nothing. I'll get back soon."
"I'll take Masen", I try to lift the kid off my friend.
"No!" she says loudly. "I need him to keep myself calm or I'll lose it."
In a flash, she's gone.
Why do I feel like this is a plan to get me and Bella all alone?
T has conveniently disappeared, claiming she's going to bed and now Alice.
These women will be the death of me.
Romantic dinner coming up next!