"By the way, there is a strange rumor going on..." The first lady trailed.

"Tell me about it." The second lady replied with Laurel mouthing the same statement. Doesn't she have anything to say than "Tell me about it?"

"That miserable lady is Lucas' new toy," She announced with excitement and terror. Laurel didn't know which because they blended so well!

There was a pause. Then the two of them burst into laughter.

Laurel dumped the paper towel on the sink furiously. ...