Chapter 64

“Look at the table, Gwen! There’s no place set for Steve. He called Mom a couple hours ago and told her that he was sorry, but he couldn’t make it tonight. You never even noticed! Why didn’t he call you? I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts that it’s because you’ve been running off at the mouth about this Nick Fallen in front of Steve. He’s a good guy, but you can’t embarrass and demean a man, especially in front of friends. Yeah, Gwen, I’m jealous of what you had, but not of what you are right now!”

“Well, maybe Steve needs to put on his big boy pants!” retorted Gwen. “How many times will I get to meet a famous actor? There’s no reason for Steve to get all jealous, or possessive. He doesn’t own me!”

“That’s your problem. He isn’t trying to tell you what to do. He’s giving you room to decide for yourself what you want, and you’re screwing up big time! You can’t treat a guy like dirt, especially a guy like Steve.”

“That’s the problem! You have the hots for him and it kills