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“You never told us you’d be here tonight!” Quinn said, pulling Cara into a tight hug.
“It was a last-minute decision,” Cara said.
“So, you’re back?” Julia asked.
“I’m back,” Cara said.
Nick moved around the table, taking the chair right beside Cara and making space for the others to sit down.
“We should get drinks,” Quinn said.
“We have drinks,” Cara said, but Quinn was already moving towards the bar.
“She’ll be fine,” Julia said, sitting beside Cara. “She had that big exam today, and it went well, so she’s celebrating.”
“Oh, that’s great news,” Cara said. She completely forgot about the exam, even though Quinn had been stressing about it for weeks. “I’m so glad.”
“Yeah, she’s really happy,” Julia said, but her expression made it clear that she knew Cara had forgotten.
Cara sighed and gave both of them, Julia and Jackson, an apologetic look. “I know, I know, I’m a terrible friend. Don’t tell her I forgot, okay? I’ll make it up to her.”
“It’s okay, you’ve been busy,” Julia said.
“It’s not okay, but there’s been so much going on. More than I can tell you.”
Cara glanced towards the bar, and she spotted Quinn moving through the crowd with a tray of drinks in her hand. It seemed impossible that she already got served, but that was typical for Quinn. She had a way with bartenders.
“Thanks for being there for her, Julia. And you, Jackson. Both of you have been great.”
Julia touched Cara’s hand. “Don’t even think about it. We’re there for her, the same way you’re there for us. We all care about each other. Are you okay, Cara?”
“I’m fine.”
“You’ve been... You haven’t been yourself.”
Cara glanced at Nick before she replied. “Can you trust me if I tell you there’s weird stuff going on?”
“Weird? Yeah, I could have told you that,” Julia said.
“No, I mean really weird stuff. Beyond strange.”
Julia frowned. “Like what?”
“No, see, that’s why I need you to trust me. I can’t tell you.”
“Okay,” Julia said, still frowning.
“I... I think I will. I will tell you, but for right now, I need you to trust me. Can you do that?”
Julia nodded. “Yeah, sure, as long as you promise me you’re okay.”
“I’m okay.”
Julia nodded again. “Alright, then. Just don’t tell Quinn. She won’t sleep until she knows whatever secret you’re hiding.”
As if she was summoned by the sound of her name, Quinn appeared from the crowd. The tray of drinks in her hand was full, and Cara laughed when she saw how much Quinn decided to buy.
“We’re celebrating,” Quinn said.
