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"Slon" Sal took a step in front of hionna do?" Sofia asked

Sarah walked out of the kitchen holding two bottled waters and Alex’s wallet She handed a bottle to Angel and tossed Alex his wallet All eyes were on Sal Sarah didn’t say a word, but it was obvious the nificantly since she walked out

"I’onna pay him a little visit" Sal turned to Alexturhad ch "Byhis face around here anylanced at Sofia "Does Eric know he’s back in town?"

"I don’t think so I didn’t even know until I got home"

"Don’t tell him"

"But--"

"Trust me, Sofie Unless you want his ass arrested, don’t tell hi anything froain, especially about Brandon But Sal was right If he found out Brandon was back, no telling what he ht do

"Yeah, day after Christone"

After soo with Sal, he finally convinced them he’d handle it on his own Luckily, Alex was in a hurry He was already late to pick up Valerie, and Sarah’s presence alone was enough to pacify Angel

Sofia never really asked Sal what exactly he told Brandon that night, but whatever it was, she hadn’t seen him at all since then It was such an uncomfortable subject she preferred not to know She wouldn’t ask and bring it up again But she was relieved she wouldn’t have to worry about seeing him at the New Year’s party

CHAPTER 15

No second chances