money makes the world go round

Joan recognized the girl in front of her and smiled softly. “ Hiya.” She replied back with a soft voice. She knew of the girl as Ethan’s new girlfriend. “Can I help you with anything?” 

Ethan couldn’t help but smile when she reached for the coffee. Stealing a quick kiss in the process. “Good I’m glad.” It seemed like they slept better whenever it was together. Even if it wasn’t physical just some cuddling or light conversation before bed. “Yeah I am. I’m going to head out soon though. Truthfully my days are better whenever I get to see you first.” 

Haley definitely slept better when he was there but she knew it wasn’t a quick fix. She just wished she could calm down about it all sometimes, it was so exhausting to be so wound up. She chuckled at his words, shaking her head as she ran her fingers through her hair. “Even though I’m a complete mess?” Another chuckle as she had a sip of coffee. “Think you’ll have a big day?” She wondered. You never knew what could happen in that job, right?

“Hey..” She gestured towards the chair next to her. “Do you remember that time that he caught us with one of his bottles? I got in so much trouble…” She shook her head a little bit. “I didn’t know, Hales. He never told us..”

“Yeah, I remember.” She tried to smile but there wasn’t much to it. “I know...” Haley sighed, sitting down and moving to rest her head on Brooke’s shoulder. “I’m sorry.”

Mason nodded. “That might be a good idea…” 

Mason almost pouted and shrugged. “I guess, maybe…”  

Dylan let out a laugh. “Wow you must’ve been really invested in what’s on the screen there.” He joked, grabbing a sweater and pulling it on. 

“ummm, I only had part of the slushy before I ended up wearing it…” He gave a. small shrug, looking down at the flask in his hand. “–and only two or three sips of whatever this is…” 

“Mom!” He laughed, bouncing toward her. “I promise it’s not blood! I think it’s…” He licked his finger. “Cherry! It’s cherry, mom!”