We ended up ordering some swanky champagne cocktail with elderflower, lemon, and a sugared rim.
“To summer,” Taylor said, lifting her glass.
“To being single,” Billie added.
“To getting paid,” Liv said.
Wren laughed. “Some of us barely qualify.”
“To not crying in a supply, closet this week,” I said.
Billie clinked her glass against mine. “Amen.”
The first sip was dangerous because it tasted like lemonade and bad decisions.
Taylor leaned back in the booth. “Okay, summer plans. Go.”
Liv lifted a hand. “Working at the Blaze offices, convincing everyone I’m indispensable, getting into PR, and making my brothers regret sharing DNA with me.”
“Strong,” Wren said.
“Leo’s already here, so he’s my first victim,” Liv continued. “Theo’s still in Nashville, but my mom keeps saying she wants the whole family in Dallas.”
“What about you?” Liv asked me.
“Elective with the team. Trying not to mess up. Trying to prove I’m not just there because of my dad and working on a research project so it will look good on my residency applications.”
Wren tilted her head. “For what it’s worth, people notice when someone works hard. You’ve been solid.”
“Thank you,” I said with a smile.
Billie patted my arm. “That’s because Catherine is a nerd with cheekbones.”
“Thank you?” I snorted.
“You’re welcome.” Billie Rose nodded.
“At least I know Leo wasn’t one of the rookies hitting on you,” Liv said of her brother.
“He’s a good guy,” I confirmed.
“Theo is trying to get a trade to the team. Let’s just say he’s the opposite of Leo,” Liv explained.
We all laughed. I had known the triplets since I was younger, so none of this was news to me. Theo was always trouble, and Leo was always kind and quiet.
Taylor looked at Billie. “And you?”
Billie sighed dramatically. “Gynecology and obstetrics at the hospital. Babies, hormones, pelvic pain, men who faint, and women who deserve better healthcare.”
Wren lifted her drink. “Respect.”
“Thank you.” Billie took a sip, then winced like something painful had just crossed her mind. “Speaking of women deserving better, Catherine, you’ll love this.”
“I’m scared.” I felt my body stiffen.
“You know the nurse Julian cheated with?” she asked.
“Unfortunately,” I said.