Val

After the stress of the last week, we all need to let our hair down a little. "Are you coming with us tonight?" I ask Gabby as we finish up closing. "We're going to Monroe's."

"Barrett said something about it yesterday, but I'm so tired." She yawns, as she says the words. "I told him he was welcome to go without me, but this is the reality of dating an older woman." She smirks.

I laugh loudly, rolling my eyes. "What did he say to you?"

"Said ...