Taylor

My cell phone buzzes as I approach the girls near the meat case. I look at my text.

Jorge: at the lake yet?

Me: shopping with your sis

Jorge: careful she’s used to feeding toddlers

Me: I’m in charge of alcohol

Jorge: smart choice

Me: what you up to?

Jorge: working

Jorge: on break

Me: weekend’s gonna suck

Jorge: hair down have some fun

“Tell him I say hi,” Martha says, bumping my shoulder, startling ...