Raven’s POV Pushing herself in front of me, Mazie nudged me out of the way, as she leaned against the counter, while she put an innocent look on her face before she asked, “Where else would she be on a Friday night?” Mrs. Jacob’s eyes moved between Mazie and me, like she was at a loss for what to say, until she finally settled on asking us, “Two tickets?” “Actually, three. Raven’s friend here from California is in town.” Mazie said, giving her a shorthand explanation, right as Lexi stepped just close enough that Mrs. Jacobs could see her silhouette. “Oh.” Is all Mrs. Jacobs said, as she quickly moved to rip three tickets off the roll, while Mazie slipped the couple of dollars under the opening to her. “Ladies, your hands, please.” Mrs. Jacobs then said, placing a stamp on Mazie’s

