What had initially been an obligation that Sharon was intent on getting out of, the barbeque had shifted to an opportunity to 'get into some more trouble' with Barb. After their wild 'brunch' the previous day, both women had gone back to the café to drink, debrief, and game plan. After a couple of hours, they'd both driven home drunk, high, and full of exciting future plans for their continued dabbles in marital infidelity.

It had also represented a definitive shift in the nature of their relationship. While Sharon had always held Barb in high regard as her best friend and most trusted confidant, this new chapter of their relationship...