Synopsis

She realized, with a sudden clarity, that she and Toadie were striving a little too hard for connection. This became starkly apparent when Toadie, brimming with enthusiasm, spoke of Steph receiving a photograph of Charlie. Confiding in Amy, she sought counsel, and Amy’s advice was simple: honesty. Years of experience had taught her that dishonesty could be a slow poison, capable of eroding even the strongest relationships.