The Long Game

"That doesn't mean you get to go after my best friend!" Celine gave his shin a light kick under the table.

Nolan jerked his leg back in mock alarm. "Hey, come on! I'm your best friend too! Look at you and Vance—if it weren't for my brilliant meddling, would you two even be where you are now?"

Later in their chat, it came out that Stella and Nolan had gotten together while he was helping her assemb