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Sara: I like it. But seriously, did you have to add Mom? We can’t speak freely here!

Crystal: What is that supposed to mean? I know I’m a grandmother, but I am no prude. Isn’t that right, Veronica?

Veronica: Damn straight. I was young once so believe me, there isn’t anything you young birds can say that I haven’t heard.

Bianca: Oh yea? So, if I want to text the ladies about all the kinky things I got up to last night, you two would be okay with that? ??

A bubble of laughter rips for me and I’m smiling down at the phone awaiting what’s next. One thing I have learned is that Bianca, Sara, and Cara have zero filters. They say whatever is on their mind and it’s refreshing, sometimes hilarious.

Veronica: Sure. But then I can tell you how Smoke handcuffed me to the bed last night.

Bianca: Eww! That’s seriously gross, Mom. Smoke might want to be careful. He isn’t a spring chicken anymore. He might throw his back out.

Cara: ??

Sophia: Shots fired!

Sara: Stop! I’m seriously going to pee myself from laughing.

Veronica: Oh, please, don’t fool yourself. My man has stamina for days. Age ain’t nothing but a number.

Cara: Just remember that when Smoke knocks you up.

Veronica: Take that back right now! I’m in my 40s!

Sara: I mean, even women in their 50s conceive Veronica.

Crystal: Shut it you two. Veronica and I are past the having a baby phase.

Me: Actually, biologically speaking, you’re not. It’s not common but it can happen. Last year, I had fifty-one-year-old woman who came into the emergency room thinking she was starting menopause but really, she was ten weeks pregnant.

Veronica: ??

Crystal: That sounds terrible.

Bianca: Come on, Mom. I always wanted a younger sibling. I think you and Smoke should keep up your naughty activities. I might luck up and have a little sister next year.

Sara: LOL!

Sophia: They’re traumatized.

Cara: Probably in the corner praying. LMAO.

I’m laughing so hard I’m clutching my stomach, trying to catch my breath. The phone goes off a few more times before I calm down enough to look.

Cara: Ok. Down to business, ladies. We all know Madison is new to the group and she never had true friends before. So, tonight we will be taking her out on her first ever girls’ night!

Sophia: OMG. Sounds like fun. I’m getting ready to board the plane, so I’ll see you all in a few hours. I’m so excited to finally meet you, Madison!

Me: Me too. Have a safe flight!

I’ve only heard of Sophia through the ladies. I know she’s Cara and Sara’s younger sibling and she attends Yale. She flies in twice a month to visit. According to the ladies, that’s more to see her boyfriend and Ol’ Man Armor. I laughed at how offended Cara looked when she told me.

Bianca: Cara, there is no way Thor is letting Madison leave the compound without him.

Me: I’m with Bianca on this one. He’s like a protective guard dog. The other night on our date, he actually checked the bathroom before letting me enter.

Cara: Its already taken care of.

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