Taz sat on Race’s lap in the middle of a field party—which was actually more of a woods party since we were in a clearing smack in the middle of a forest. Alex remained away, going to a second and more intensive treatment facility after the first. The cynical side of me wondered if it was done at his lawyer’s urging, as it would show “good faith” that he was trying to rehabilitate himself. The case against him for assaulting Taz hadn’t gone before the judge yet for sentencing. “And I told Tab it was a bad idea to date college guys. It’s never going to work.” Taz looped her arms around Race’s neck, leaning back and looking up at him. It wasn’t even a subtle smile from girlfriend to boyfriend. It was a full beam. The girl was stupid in love. I shook my head, catching the pressed lips from