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Lauren paused to catch her breath “Do you think we can go back inside and get a seat? It’s hotter than I expected and I’lass of water”

It was probably about seventy degrees and the humidity was low

“Of course”

The hostess, a petite redhead, showed the one more,” Mimi said

“Right” She handed them their menus Before she left, she leaned down to whisper loudly in her ear, “For what it’s worth, Mrs Mayor, I don’t believe any of those rumors about the chief and Cindy I’m one hundred percent on Team Mimi!”

“Gee, thanks,” Mimi said

Lauren took a large sip of water “Tea between you and Zeke going to go on?”

“He wants to go back to counseling,” Mimi admitted

“That’s good, right?” Lauren said enthusiastically

“I suppose But it didn’t work last time, so unless Zeke really opens up, then I don’t see hoill o around”

Before Lauren could respond, Allie caave the down to open her ! But what else is new?”

Milad to see her sister-in-law so happy She was deterlum talk of her and Zeke, so she put on her best face and pulled out her planning book “Why don’t we order soested

Allie’s face split into a grin “Good idea!”

“I’ just a little under the weather,” Lauren said, “So I think I’ll stick to my water”

Allie was too absorbed in the menu to catch on, but Mimi couldn’t help but smile Lauren and Nate had only been married a few months, but it was more than plenty of time to achieve what Mimi suspected