Chapter 30: In Which She Gets A Blank Check

“He’s an *ss and I don’t want to talk about him,” Aurora shouted into the phone.

“Okay, girl. Cool it. I’m not him. It’s always the same with men - they can cheat on us but they can’t stand us cheating on them,” Trish blared in her ear.

They laughed together.

“Thank you, Trish,” Aurora muttered appreciatively.

“Well, that’s the only thing you let me do to help,” Trish sighed.

“What do you mean? I always let you help. I tell you everything.” Well, almost, Aurora added silently.

“Don’t get me started. I tried to lend you the money, but you wouldn’t take it.”

“But--.”

“Don’t interrupt me. Yes, Rory. You let me help and you tell me everything - but they are just the superficial stuff, you know what I’m saying? The real things that matter, you don’t let me in. Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if you have secrets that I don’t know about.”

Guilt seeped into Aurora. Trish was right - she did keep things from her best friend. There was a brief silence on both ends.