The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

"Didn't you say Jessica would regret it? That she'd be the first to cave and

apologize? So what's going on now?" she asked.

Julia had always thought Casper and Jessica got along well, though she never felt

Jessica was good enough for him. But since Casper had chosen her, Julia kept

her complaints to herself.

On the other hand, Gary never stopped claiming Jessica was just after their

money. Because of that, the Gibsons couldn't afford to be nice to her, or she'd

suck them dry.

Julia had to admit what he said made sense. So whenever she dealt with Jessica,

she couldn't help but be curt and dismissive.

Gary looked just as baffled. "Do you think this is one of her plays? Pulling back so

she can hit even harder later?"

Julia shook her head. "I don't think so. Casper wouldn't be so worked up if that

were the case."

They exchanged another look.

it doesn't matter," Gary said. "It's over. Casper can be

can finally live our

smiled. "That's

you call Ruby and

dialed Ruby right

Jessica. He might be back soon. Why don't

and move in right

"Really? What if

his problem. This is

doesn't

the same page. "Exactly.

choice but to listen to

hint of a smile. "I'll go along with

our grandchild. It's only fair we take

way better than Jessica and

over you!" Gary

and Julia stood by her without

child

Julia couldn't stand Jessica and Cody-to the point

felt Ruby had gotten the

Casper first,

she be the one stuck

just because

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything