Fabricated Outrage

The unpleasant interlude in the restaurant hardly weighed on Valerie's mood.

Jim's obnoxious niece barely piqued her interest. In fact, Valerie was more interested in Dominic and Elliot's history.

She wanted to broach the topic during their meal, but the opportunity was lost when Jim approached them with his niece and an apology in tow.

A while later, their car cruised into their neighborhood. The