Griffin took a deep breath and answered the phone. Cookie's voice immediately exploded from the speaker. "Where are you?" she demanded. "Is Savannah with you?"

"I'm right here," Savannah said with a reassuring smile, even though Cookie couldn't see her.

"Mother, it's probably best if we don't speak right now," Griffin interjected. "I'm horrified by your behavior towards Angela. It was cruel and unkind. You went too far."

"Don't be ridiculous," Cookie scoffed. "I did ...