"You're late," Sydney said as she whipped Kash's front door open. Seeing Aaron standing behind Cadence, she quickly added, "You're forgiven."

"I'm sorry," Cadence said as they entered the living room. "I lost track of time and there was a little bit of traffic..."

"And your lipstick is smudged," Sydney replied, watching Cadence swipe at her mouth, embarrassed. "Okay, it's not really, but that answers that question." Turning back to Aaron she said, "We're so glad you could make it!"

The rest of the gang also shouted their hellos, Kash walking over to take a drink order as Cadence and Aaron made themselves comfortable on the sofa, Sydney insisting on...