Chapter 103

            Outside a small building. Indigo, Gaz, Priscilla, Lexi, Iona, Yeardleigh and Moxie stand. Summer, talking on her phone, says “We’re here now… Of course I did… Yes, you are… Mother’s orders… Call and ask… I didn’t think so... I know. I’ll think about it… I said I’ll think about it. Now, come get us… Bye.”

            Summer puts her phone away. Priscilla says “You look stressed.”

            “He’s nagging me about hiring someone else to help him.”

            Indigo says “Priscilla was thinking of a career change, and Silvain did say she did well when she helped him.”

            “Would it be something you would want to do? I mean, it’s not all fun, and I would be your boss.”

            Priscilla says “I’d be under you?”

            Iona says “Can’t help yourself, can you?”

            Moxie says “Jealous?”

            Yeardleigh says “Mox, stop it, please.”

            Lexi says “Indigo, do you think them working together is a good idea?”

            Indigo says “There’s sexual harassment laws, and Priscilla would be working with Silvain.”

            Gaz says “If Sums gives her the job.”

            Silvain says “Got my vote. Happy birthday, Rosie.”

            Summer says “You know you owe me for this, and Mother is after your blood.”

            “Thank you, Silvain. Nice to see you too. Let me introduce you to the people you’re paying for tonight.”

            “Shut up. Let’s get inside and get this done.” Silvain leads everyone inside. It is in complete darkness. “Silvain?” The lights come on and a crowd of people shout surprise. “F**k me.”

            Indigo says “You ok, Sums?”

            Summer nods. Lexi takes Summer’s hand and says “Deep breath.”

            Summer says “I’m good, Doc.”

            Silvain says “Surprise?”

            “You did this?”

            “I helped.”

            “Helped who?”

            Priscilla says “Well, who doesn’t want a party for their birthday?”

            Indigo says “You did this?”

            Gaz says “Applying for a job. Now I get it.”

            Silvain says “At least he’s pretty.”

            Reuben says “Talking about me?”

            “No, and now they’re here, you can leave me alone. Rosie, come on. Other people want to see you.”

            Summer looks at Indigo. Indigo says “You don’t need my permission. Go talk to your friends. I’ll be here when you’re ready.”

            Summer kisses Indigo and says “Love you. I won’t be long.”

            Silvain says “Bar’s open, so enjoy. Priscilla, your little event?”

            Priscilla says “Under control.”

            Summer says “Event?”

            “Don’t worry, Princess. You will love it.”

            “Drink. I’m going to need drink.”

            Silvain says “I got some ready if you can detach yourself.”

            “Calm your tits. I’m coming, as soon as Lexi let’s go of my hand.”

            Lexi says “What?” Summer looks down at her hand. Lexi lets go. “Sorry.”

            Summer smiles and walks away with SIlvain. Iona says “Reuben, is that your new man?”

            Reuben looks at Yeardleigh and Moxie then back to Iona, and says “Which one of those is flavor of the week?”

            Moxie says “Erm, eww. Which way is the alcohol?”

            “Straight ahead.” Moxie grabs Yeardleigh’s arm and walks away. “I like her. Who is she?”

            Priscilla says “My mini-me.”

            Indigo says “So, are you and Silvain?”

            Reuben says “Not yet, but he’s warming up to me. We can catch up over drinks. Follow me, I’ve reserved us seating.”

            Reuben, Iona, Priscilla and Gaz walk away. Indigo grabs Lexi’s shoulder. “What going on with you today?”

            Lexi says “Nothing.”

            “Lexi?”

            “Can we talk about this another time and just enjoy Summer’s party?”

            “Sure. Drink?”

            “Yes.”

            Lexi and Indigo follow the others.