The little group broke apart as Abby began talking to Mrs. Fields. Devin's face darkened and he pulled Brad aside to talk. Vivian and Catherine wandered away in search of fresh champagne and Howard pulled Isabel close to his side.
"Have things always been so tense between Devin and Abby?" Isabel whispered.
"I told you before, it's none of our business," Howard replied.
"I'm just curious about what it was like when you were children," she said. "Did you all play together?"
"We did," he said. "Brad, Devin, and I were practically inseparable. We got into all kinds of trouble together. Abby often tagged along. Brad and I complained, but Devin always defended her. They were very close."
"When did it all change?" she asked.
"I don't know," Howard said with a shrug. "Bra
