Thankfully, Ryan had not told anyone the reasons for the breakup so that at least was a point in their favor.
The phone drew Erin from her thoughts and she crossed to the living room to answer it. It turned out to be yet another call from Nicky's mum, wanting to know how she was. She replaced the receiver and plopped down on the couch to ease her aching legs.
"Was it Ryan?" Nicky appeared at the doorway to the bedroom, still clad in her pajamas, looking pale, bloodshot eyes fixed on Erin hopefully. "Did he finally call?"
"No Nicks, I'm sorry." Erin slowly turned her head to look at her cousin, feeling a wave of pity at the devastation on her face.
"Oh..." Nicky nodded, though her shoulders slumped. "I...I...just hoped he would..."
She broke off, swallowing convulsively and came to joi
