Page 145 of Over the Moon

Axel

Always the lawyer.

Archer

All right, let’s hear it. What happened?

Bridger

News travels fast when you’re the author of an anonymous column. Did she already put it in print?

She did not. She’s on the phone, crying right now to Eloise. Dude. You yelled at her in front of a bunch of customers? You’ve got to let this go.

Bridger

So she can just print about relationships, engagement rings, or whatever the fuck she wants to write about our family, and no one gives a fuck?

Rafe

We’re not even upset about the ring. We’ve talked about getting engaged, so shopping for a ring isn’t a big deal.

Bridger

She outed you for buying a ring.

Rafe

The engagement will still be a surprise.

Bridger

I wouldn’t tell the girls your plans, or I promise you, it’ll end up in the paper.

Easton

You don’t even know that it’s her. I think avoiding her because you dislike her is one thing, but yelling at her at her place of business is not okay.

Bridger

I’m going to hit you in the dick with a pickleball next time I see you.

Axel

Just apologize to her and move on.

Bridger

Not apologizing unless she has proof that it isn’t her. Which she doesn’t because I’m telling you, she writes that fucking column.

Rafe

Not sure you’re the best “reader of people.” I don’t think it’s her.

Bridger

Because Lulu doesn’t think it’s her?

Rafe

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