‘You know you can tell me anything right?’ Lula said for the second time that morning.

I rolled my eyes and smiled. I took the empty mugs and dumped them in the kitchen. Russ went home early to freshen up.

Lula came by to take me out to branch. I was still in my morning robe, my hair needed to be conditioned compared to her smooth shinny blonde river.

‘I know, Lula. I’ve really got nothing to tell you right now.’

‘It doesn’t have to be important. Could be a random guy who pissed you off with his wacky driving.’

‘I know Lula.’

Lula and I were closer than I...