Laurel had a lot on her mind now-a-days. Her sister seemed so distant from her best guy friend and she didn’t understand why. Derek had been on her case and pressuring her into taking the “next step” in their relationship. She just didn’t understand why he was pushing so hard. She wished she knew what to do or where to turn for advice. She secretly wanted her relationship with her sister to be stronger than what it was because she would be able to help. If things were that simple ... “Laurel,” Olivia called interrupting her niece’s train of thoughts. “Yeah?” “Are you alright?” “What do you mean?” “You seemed disturbed somehow. It’s unlike you to be so gloomy. I was just wonderin’ if you were okay.” “Yes,

