"Oh, he'll be drinking dark rum out of a coconut, trust me. And I’m obsessed with this scarf, by the way. I haven't taken it off all week. Thank you again."
"Did he like the gift I got him for Christmas?" I ask. "How's the pink alpaca with all the sparkles doing?"
Jade lets out a loud, snorting laugh, shaking her head so hard her diamond earrings catch the light. "Oh, girl, you know he tried to act all tough about it! He stared at that glittery stuffed animal like it was a live explosive. But when we were walking out the door tonight, he picked it up off the chair and brought it with him. Look over at the couch!"
I turn my head toward the living room and immediately burst into helpless giggles.
Sitting right on the armrest of the leather sofa – in the middle of a room full of tough, t
