I nodded. “Yeah. I would.”
He shook the pills out into my hand. “No matter what happens, know you’re not alone in this. Okay? Even if things go south with you and Rae, you’ve still got me and Allison. It doesn’t work any other way. All right?”
“Thanks. I appreciate it.”
“And no shutting us out. It’s bad enough Rae’s freezing us out after all the years we’ve known her. We don’t need you doing that to us, too.”
I poured myself a glass of water. “I won’t. You have my word.”
“Good. Now, you sure you don’t want any of this bacon? It’s double-fried and extra crispy.”
I shook my head. “Maybe after this Tylenol kicks in.”
“Then I’ll save you a couple of slices just in case.”
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I groaned. “I hate my life.”
Allison giggled. “Yeah, well. We all have those points, I suppose.”
I sniffed the air. “Is that coffee I smell?”
“Yep. And eggs. And pancakes. And greasy bacon. I had the kitchen make it extra crispy.”
I peeked out from under the blankets. “Can I have some?”
“Depends. Am I going to be cleaning up regurgitated food after you do?”
“I don’t… think so?”
She giggled. “Doesn’t sound very confident.”
“I mean, the room isn’t spinning. That’s a plus.”
“Yes, that is a plus. I also got you some more Tylenol. And some w
ater. And some orange juice.”
I sat up slowly. “You’re the best.”
“Don’t speak too soon. There’s still a lot to talk about from last night.”
I winced at her words. I watched her pour me a mug of coffee before dousing it in creamer and sugar. And when she walked it over to me, she had this look in her eye. I mean, I couldn’t blame her. I deserved every look that came my way. Every curse word. Every terrible thing. Every fate that could befall me after something like this.
Allison made me a plate of food. “Hopefully this will help the rest of your headache and nausea.”
I sipped my coffee. “Never again am I doing this.”
“Good. Because being drunk, high, and a bitch doesn’t look good on you.”
My eyes widened. “Damn, Allison. Back at it with the cursing again.”
She sighed. “I’m sorry, but the situation calls for it. You were an absolute maniac last night. You hurt a lot of people in the process. Clint more than anyone.”
I nodded. “I know. I know. I don’t--”