“Damned straight, and you should be angry.” Barbara shook her head and added, “You gave the asshole a second chance and he let you down again. He’s a dirtbag and an emotional reaction might be the way to go.”
“What are you saying? I should shoot him or something?”
“Well,” Barbara replied. She tilted her head and added, “that has a certain appeal, but I meant yelling and throwing things at the son of a bitch.”
Amanda nodded. “Yeah, that sounds like a good place to begin.”
Linda looked sadly at her friend and said, “I’m so sorry Amanda.” She put her hand on Amanda’s and added, “Whatever we can do, we are here. Do you want a place to stay while you figure out what comes next?”
“Thank you, guys, you’re the best,” Amanda replied, forcing a grudging smile. “I’m not sure I could make it thro
