“Because.â€? She did not continue but I was obviously not content with the answer. Silence filled the empty restroom until she went on. “I don’t know what to do anymore, Em. Chris has a girlfriend and they’re all over each other. Randy’s been going out with Lindy for ever. And Malcolm is always flirting with other girls. I can’t have any of the guys I like. What’s wrong with me?â€?
Little Emma began, “Laurie, don’t let guys ruin your night.â€? As if reading a script, I chimed in, “When it’s the right time, it’ll come. I promise. And as cheesy and stupid as it sounds… there are plenty of fish-ies in the sea.â€? That managed to draw a chuckle from her. “Seriously, if—
“God! Will you listen?â€? his voice boomed in out of nowhere.