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"He's not," Liz agreed. The girls were up-to-date with all the drama, or at least I thought they were.
"Anyway, really nothing to report other than another one biting the dust. So, who else has stories?"
To my surprise, Suze held up her alcohol-free margarita, clinking it to Reese's. "I do. To shitty exes."
"Yours does take the cake," I said. “But I haven't filled everyone in about what happened.”
"Well, he said he felt shackled when I was pregnant."
Lexi and Bonnie gasped.
"Oh no, I'm so sorry," Bonnie said. She looked particularly stricken.
"That's why my brother moved home, because I was a mess."
"That's very understandable," Megan said with a soft voice.
Suze continued, "Anyway, I thought at least he’d be out of our lives soon, but now he doesn't want to sign the divorce papers."
I nearly dropped my glass. Suze noticed and said directly to me, “And no, my brother doesn't know yet. I only recently found out, and I'm still trying to deal with it."
I shook my head. "I don't understand. Does he want to get back together?"
"No, I don't think so," Suze replied slowly. I realized she was holding back tears. "I think he was hoping I'd just let him go without asking for any alimony or any part of his assets that I'm entitled to. But he's got another think coming because I'm not going down without a fight."
"Hell no, you shouldn't," Kendra said.
Liz glanced at me, and I saw the question in her eyes. When I nodded, she turned her attention to Suze. "Declan is a lawyer. A super good lawyer. If you need one, I'm sure he'd be happy to help."
Suze shook her head. "I couldn't. I'm sure he's got enough on his hands."
"He's actually a divorce lawyer," I added. "I never offered before because I figured you might have one."
"I do, but now I'm thinking maybe I should ask for a second opinion."
"I would, too, if it were me," Liz said. "Declan is really good, and I'm sure he'd help.”
"Thank you. I’ll think about it."
“Suze, I think Drake would like to know," I said. "He's been worried about you lately. He thinks you're not telling him something."
She shook her head. "I should have known my brother would pick up on that. You're right." She bit her lip before adding, "You know what? I'll call him right away. I don't want to postpone this, or I’ll lose my proverbial balls. Well, I have more balls than my ex, anyway." She took out her phone, walking with quick steps as she put it to her ear.
"Girls, what should we do to relax?" I asked the group. “Especially you, Bonnie and Avery.”
"Yeah, tell us and we'll make it happen," Reese added. “You've got a lot going on."
"So do you," Bonnie said. "You have a lot going on with Aspen."
I shrugged. "That’s just part of the job. It’s not stressful, just another thing to do.”
"And not much has changed for me,” Reese replied. “I'm taking care of the numbers. That's second nature to me.”
“I, for one, think we should hold these types of gatherings more often," Avery chimed in. “It’s nice to catch up without the guys.”
Bonnie nodded. "I agree. Thanks for organizing this."
"Anytime," I said.
