Disclaimer: I do not own Nancy Drew or any related characters or places. The only things I do own are copies of some of the books and the games.
AN: And here's what happened to Ned. Sort of. More shall be explained~. Maybe. I don't know. I see dead people. Sorry. I'm done. I drank too much coffee.
Nancy could hear the frown in her friend's voice when she spoke. "I can't let it go. Nancy, it's been three months, and as your friend it's my duty to make sure you get yourself back out there again."
"It's not that simple. Ned and I were together for so long. I don't feel right about dating so soon after we broke up."
"But he's already dating someone and—" Bess gasped. "Oh my gosh… Nancy, I'm so, so sor—"
"Who?" Nancy interrupted.
Bess was quiet; too quiet. Nancy couldn't help but feel suspicious.
"Bess?"
"Deirdre," Bess mumbled reluctantly.