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“I’d like mine one day,” I say. “I do want kids eventually. But right now? Rip this thing out of me and put me out of my misery.”

“Enough period talk,” Harlow groans. “It’s Rory’s fucking birthday. Let’s have fun!”

I lean back and laugh. “Fine. Don’t let me bring down the vibe. What’s everyone been up to?”

“Josh and I are just finishing all of the wedding preparations,” Ella smiles.

“I cannot believe you’re going to be Mrs. Josh Garro in eight days,” I say happily. “And we all get to get shitfaced on your dime.”

Ella laughs. “We paid enough for the open bar. Might as well enjoy it.”

“Your wedding has turned my boyfriend into an absolute sap,” Harlow laughs. “I’m talking dancing in the kitchen at midnight just because he wanted to hold me.”

“Oh my God, that is so fucking cute!” I squeal. “I still can’t believe Fort Knox is such a softie.”

“Neither can I,” Harlow smiles. “But he really is. I came back from shopping with my mom on Tuesday, and he had the living room set up and ready to give me a massage. He even had massage oils.”

“I’m willing to bet that massage had a happy ending,” Lucia smirks.

Her face reddens. Nobody blushes as often as Harlow Pierce. “I’d say it had a very happy ending.”

“Love that for you,” Ella says. “Love hearing about my friends getting good sex.”

She doesn’t look at me, but I know she’s including me in that statement. After I gushed to her and Lucia about my night with Cole, she’s implying more than Harlow realizes.

Harlow pretends to toast, holding an invisible glass. “And to those of us that aren’t, may they find good sex soon.”

We laugh as Lucia remains eerily silent. “Luc,” I say, giving her a curious look. “You’re being way too quiet. It’s not like you to not jump in on sex talk.”

“I just don’t have anything to add.”

“Since when do you not have something to say about sex?” Ella asks, shooting her a disbelieving look.

“When I don’t want to kiss and tell.”

She bites down her smile as the three of us gasp in unison. “Lucia!” I shout. “Youalwayskiss and tell.”

Harlow points directly at her. “Spill, Torres. I recognize yourI-just-got-laidsmile.”

Lucia throws her hands up in surrender. “Okay, fine! I’m bursting at the seams anyway. I had a date last night!”

“What’s his name?” I ask, unable to contain my curiosity.

“His name is Matt. We went out last night, and we immediately clicked.”

“And you went home with him after,” Ella smirks.

“I did. And I like him even more after that.”

“Good for you, girl,” I smile. “Happy to see you happy. Are you going out again?”

“He’s taking me to dinner tomorrow night. We’re still getting to know each other, but I really like him, guys.”

“Well, you’ll have to bring him around some time,” Harlow says. “We need to vet this Matthew character and make sure he’s good enough for you.”

I check the time on my phone. “Ooh, it’s almost time for our facials, ladies!”

Ella claps. “Let’s go get pampered, bitches!

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