Chapter Thirteen

Emily set her purse down on the counter. She went to the table in the breakfast nook and flopped down in a chair. "God, I'm so glad that is over with," she said.

"Me too," Sonja agreed.

Ashley, Kim, and Mario joined Emily at the table. Fernando took a seat at the bar in the kitchen. Sonja took out the pitcher of margaritas she had made before they left to go to the funeral home.

Fernando hopped up and helped her get glasses down for everyone. He handed out drinks as Sonja poured them.

"Oh my God, this is just what I need," Emily said, taking a deep drink of the cool beverage.

"Now what?" Kim asked.