Selina was up in arms, feeling betrayed. How could they have a big blowout without her? She cleared her feelings, voicing her protest and condemnation with a passion that could set the world on fire.

Fresh from a shower and sprawled on her bed, Leanne tuned into the group video call, listening to Selina's tirade.

"I was just down the road with my mom last night, literally a mile from you guys. A single call and I would've been there in five minutes!" she complained, her frustration palpable. "Good lord, I missed out on a jackpot!"

"Fine, let me give you a play-by-play. I'm no Meryl Streep, but I reckon I can recoup at least half of that for you."

Joy cleared her throat, launching into her one-woman show, leaving Leanne entertained.

Curtis emerged from the bathroom to find Leanne lying on her stomach, her waterfall of hair cascading over her shoulders, the light green of her nightgown making her skin glow.

Her legs dangled carelessly off the bed.

her restless ankle, causing Leanne to turn her head, her movement to break free unsuccessful. Instead,

as Curtis took the phone from her hand, ended the video call, and pulled her into his embrace "Babe, it's your

a different commotion, Selina lost interest in Joy's performance. "They've moved

the call?" Joy pouted. "come

Amy, Donna shook her head, a seasoned expert in navigating such waters. "Trying to get time off from Ruben is like asking for his

a luxury in their line of work, especially under

over, she decided to confront Ruben upon his

her with a smile, which quickly faded once he realized the purpose of

how busy we are right now. You're a pillar of this department. Maybe wait longer

importance. "Even pillars need a rest

by Ruben's resistance, she pressed on.

"Aren't you married for years? Why plan

said. "You can catch up on the gossip in the group

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