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too.” She gives me a soft smile and a hug.
    “Thank you.” I sniffle. “I think we’re going be great friends, but I really can’t talk about all of this right now. I know it’s been almost a year, and I know I should be able to talk about them without getting sick…” I shake my head, looking down.  I draw my lips into a tight line, trying to fight back the tears that are burning my eyes. I don’t dare look at her, in fear I will break down again.
    “Did you want to grab a coffee or something?” Sandy asks.
    “Kane’s on his way to pick me up. We’re going to spend the afternoon together, but thanks, maybe we can do something tomorrow.”
    “Kane? Is he your boyfriend?”
    “Kane? No, he’s just a friend. I’ve known him my whole life, and he even calls me little sister,” I tell her with a laugh.
    I hear a knock on the door. Kane must already be here. I open the door, and he's standing there with one arm propped on the doorframe. He has on his sunglasses. I swear he’s a vampire or something because he always has those Wayfarers on his face.
    Kane straightens, pulling off his glasses, and opens his arms wide for a hug. “Little Sister, are you okay?” he asks then wraps me in a tight hug. “You look like you’ve been crying. Whose ass do I need to kick?”
    “Mine. Yeah, I guess so. I had another come apart; I was trying to talk about the day…” I tell him quietly, looking down.
    “Awe, I’m here now. Oakley, you can call me anytime,” he says.
    “Come in.” I pull him inside by his hand. “I haven’t even had a chance to wash my face. Plus, you need to meet my friend.”
    “Hey, I’m Kane,” he says, giving her his sweet smile.
    “I’m Sandy, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Kane.” Sandy’s eyes are sparkling, and she blushes just a little.
    “Nice to meet you, too, Sandy. Go get ready, Oak, Sandy can keep me entertained.” He lifts his eyebrows and gives a little smirk.
    I’m sure with her long blonde hair and curvy figure; Sandy turns a lot of heads. “Kane, you be nice to Sandy. She is my best friend here, and I don’t need you screwing that up for me,” I tell him quietly as I walk by him to the bathroom.
    Kane gives me a surprised look, “Who? Me? Have I ever done anything like that to you before? I’d never do anything to hurt you, Oakley.” Kane says loud enough for Sandy to hear.
    I grab some fresh clothes before I head to the bathroom to get ready; it won’t take me long since it’s just Kane. I’m just going to pull my hair up, wash my face, and brush my teeth. I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pull it out and check it.
    Quinn : Hey, I’ve got a couple of minutes between sessions, and I wanted to check on my girl.
    Oakley:   Hey, it’s so good to hear from you. I’m great, but I miss you.
    Quinn : I miss you, too, sweetheart. I’ll be back next weekend.
    Oakley:   I love you. Hurry back to me, I can’t do all of this without you.
    Quinn:   Love you, too, sweetheart. You won’t have to do anything without me, I’ll be there with you. Gotta run, but I’ll talk to you again soon.
    Oakley:   Love you, stay safe.
    Quinn:   Stay sweet, love you, too.
     

3
    Kane
     
    I’ve had my small production company, SugarKane Productions, for a couple of years. I’ve managed to keep it on the down low from all of my friends. Only Ruby, my Mimi knows. I use my first name, Luther, with the people who work for me, it’s not like we run in the same social groups anyway. My friends know me as Kane. I want to keep all the parts of my life separate. Everyone in their cubbyhole. It makes my life easier and neater.
    Oakley called me during a set and I had to call for a wrap. Of course, none of them cared; they’ll all get their full day’s pay. She calls. I go running. It’s been that way since she was little. I’ll continue to be here for her until the day I die. Clay can warn me all he wants to stay from him and his family, but when it comes to staying