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.

matter," Gary said. "It's over. Casper can be

finally live

"That's true. You're

you call Ruby and

idea." Julia dialed Ruby right

finally dumped Jessica. He might be back soon. Why

move in

"Really? What

beat. "Then that's his problem. This

he doesn't

page. "Exactly. He's got no

choice but to listen to

carried a hint of a

"Your kid's our grandchild. It's only fair we take care of you

guys are way better than Jessica and Cody! I can't believe

Jessica over

child was Casper's. Gary and Julia stood by her without question

her child were always

and Julia couldn't stand Jessica and

secretly felt Ruby had gotten the short end of

with Casper first, so

she be the

just because he

on? Meanwhile, Jessica-the 'other

woman'-got to enjoy everything