The bar was crowded, and the karaoke was a bit too loud. Jamie sipped on her light beer. A beer in a tall glass sat opposite of her waiting for her BFF, Manda. “OMG, you would not believe the bullshit I had to get through to get here tonight. Herschel is being a complete dick.” Manda was wild-eyed and spoke in a rush as she slid into the booth. She wrapped her hands around the tall glass of beer that was waiting for her. “Come to mama.” She took a long sip and started talking again. “He’s all butt hurt that I want a little time off. He says we hang out entirely too much. So now he’s mad that I’m coming here to hang out with you.” Jamie huffed out a chuckle. She didn’t like Herschel. “He thinks I’m taking time away from him and the kids. Truth is, he doesn’t want to be alone with th

