"And what about the friend whose house you keep staying at?"

"Joel?" I asked. She nodded. "He's my bestest friend now. Do you think he'll like it if I made him a friendship bracelet?"

"Sometimes I have no idea when you're joking. Just... don't forget about Quinn, okay? She's been a good friend to you. I don't want you to just leave her behind because you've got new friends."

I scowled. "I wouldn't do that. I still talk to her every day. We're having a Christmas movie marathon next week."

Nicky blinked then said, "But we're in September."

"So?" I frowned. "Don't be a Grinch, Nicky."

We talked a little...