Morticia and Balthazar are already in the living room when Jesiree and Can go downstairs. She is looking at a picture of Can that’s over the fireplace. “I see he’s still self-centered. Not a portrait of his mate anywhere.”
“He just found her. I’m sure Jesiree's portrait will be somewhere after the ball. Be nice.” He’s looking at Can and Jesiree holding hands as they walk downstairs and thinks, “Damn, her ass is younger than I thought. Lucky son of a bitch.”
Jesiree is looking at Balthazar as they walk into the room. She and Can speak, and he tells Morticia she can see Dionne at the hospital.
Morticia's eyes are glued to Jesiree. “My sister said you put my sister in the hospital. Something about a fire.”
Jesiree releases Can’s hand and walks to stand in front of her. “Yes, I did, and it
