I have never felt as agitated on a full moon as I was today. There was so much to consider and throughout the day, I wondered if accepting Edward’s offer to shift together was the right decision.

When I returned to the parlour, I did not resume my role as the motivator for the biggest spender. A part of me felt happy that it was no longer my sole responsibility. My girls did it now and made it even better than I ever did, and it made my heart swell with pride.

However, once in a while, I took the stage and danced on the pole. The night we would...