“No.”
Storm reached in and plucked Thomi’s purse from her side. Rummaging around in it, she produced a small bottle of pills. “Need these?”
“Need more than that!” uttered Thomi wearily.
Stormi chuckled and patted her arm sympathetically. “Nicky, go buy your sister something to take her medicine with! And decide what we’re doing!”
“Definitely doing something expensive!” Nicky said as he went across to the drugstore. “Not celebrating today with hot dogs at Marianne’s!”
Well, that left out expiring—under the covers in her own bed at any rate.
Nicky returned with a small bottle of juice for Thomi, and after some more discussion, it was decided that Overlook Manor filled their bill. The only place to celebrate such momentous occasions as liberation and engagements.
“Are you awake?” Steph
