The elevator opened on Liam’s floor and he got out waving at Finn and Peyton. He trudged to his door and got his keys out. As soon as he slid the key into the lock, the door to the other apartment on the floor opened. Liam turned to see Parker leaning against the door jamb, his arms crossed over his chest.

     “You’re home early,” Parker said. “Where’s Loretta?”

     “She’s staying with Jonathon,” Liam replied, not able to hide his sarcasm and jealousy from his best friend.

     “I thought she was staying here.”

     “Yeah, well she’s not,” Liam said, swinging his door open. “If you want to gossip like an old...