With Taylor and Courtney occupied in the kitchen, Paige quickly accosted Zoe, pulling the tall woman to the far side of the living room.

"Our race, remember?" Paige said in a harsh whisper, "I want my favor."

"What do you want?" Zoe asked, eager.

"Trade with me."

"Wait, seriously?" Zoe asked almost a little too loud. "Doesn't that put you..."

"Shhhhhhh"

Zoe went back down to a whisper, "Doesn't that put you in the same room as your brother?"

"It's OK," Paige said, "I've had enough. This poor college kid can't roll with you big kids. And, honestly, I'm just not that into Tim."

"Oh. Really?" Zoe sounded surprised, "I'm...