Basking in Glory

It was a little after nine at night.

Valerie dropped Matthias off outside Bancroft Villa. Dominic's comment was still bugging her, so she couldn't help but ask.

"Matthias, did Desmond and Vanessa secretly get married?" Valerie asked.

"No way," Matthias shot back without thinking. "I haven't heard anything."

"Want me to ask around for you, Valerie?" Matthias offered.

"No, that's okay. Go inside," V