At Sally’s Place, Raina and Kat had already commandeered a large table near the back. Jan was up at the bar getting beer. Reese and Kayla claimed seats and looked at the list of the day’s craft beer offerings.
While they were still deciding, the two young vegan girls from the cook-off came in. Kayla stared at the person coming in behind them: Jane! What the heck? She feared it would be difficult to stay out of trouble.
Luckily, Jane and the two girls, named Brooke and Hannah, ended up closer to Raina and Kat. Kayla took a deep breath and tried to be casual.
“Hi, ladies. I’m Kayla. I tasted your chili, but you probably don’t remember me…” Just then, Reese returned with two pints. “This is my partner Reese.”
Reese put down the beers and shook hands with each of the new girls and with Jan
