Chapter 37

"Go shopping!" I said, as Kat slyly rubbed her hand on my thigh.

"You deserve it, Melanie!" Kat encouraged her.

"You know what," Melanie said. "I’m going to. This really helps. Thanks."

"Jess should be back soon," Kat offered. "I bet she’d love to go with you."

"Oh, I forgot, you and John have date night!" Melanie said. "Maybe I will."

"You two could go out and just get some randoms!" Kat said enthusiastically.

"God, I probably haven’t done that since college!" Melanie said, a tinge of longing in her voice. "I’m going to go shower up and think about it. Maybe I’ll come up with a plan."

"You might find some inspiration in the top left drawer of the vanity," I told her, knowing there was a coke bullet in there.

Melanie smiled at me, processing my hint instantly. We watched her go inside, and Kat ground her sweet little