"Hey guys, I'll like you to meet my best friend, who's also my older sister and my mom all in one. Her name is Mel." Jojo pulled Mel to the front, and it was only a matter of time until the girls warmed up to Mel's wits, charm, and humor.

Before you know it, they were all around the table, laughing and chattering their voices and heads away. Two of the champagne bottles had been emptied, only one half empty one remained on the table. Jojo had a can of orange juice in front of her, ...