Things about New York that Brianna loved: snow in Central Park. Cuddling with Rollo. The arch in Washington Square Park. s*x with Rollo. The Chelsea Flower Market. Pizza with Rollo. Really, anything with Rollo.
Things she didn't like as much: cabs that drove right past her, splashing mud in her face. Umbrellas poking her in the face. The way Rollo's mother looked at her. And the way she looked at Sidney.
Every time Mrs. Wareham spoke to Sidney in that critical, nitpicking tone, Brianna wanted to throw herself between them like a shield. Even though Sidney acted so tough and nonchalant, Brianna knew it got to her. Why couldn't Alicia show her a little affection once in a while?
It all came to a head the day before Christmas Eve—the morning of the traditional mother-daughter charity fashi
