She blushed and added, "Oh, we can stay in the hotel tonight." She stopped talking, shocked at the unexpected emergence of a flush of rage. Heather merely reserved a room for one night and made the payment. I might be able to find a nearby motel, as I can't afford to stay another night at that hotel."

Barry said, "Don't be bloody ridiculous."

Abby covered her mouth with one hand while pointing at Barry and said, "Um-mah, you said a bad word."

Becky comforted Abby, saying, ...