Chapter 28: Gemma Knows Best

"Well, you look awful," Max said in lieu of a greeting as he opened the door. Kit glared at him before pouting and falling into him.

Max chuckled as he put his arms out and caught her. He dragged her limp body inside and closed the door behind them before patting Kit on the head comfortingly.

"Gemma!" Max called into the apartment. "Kit's here and she's in despair again."

"Coming!" Gemma yelled back loudly, followed by the sound of footsteps as she scurried to the front door.

"You look pathetic," she told Kit as she entered the entryway and spotted them.

"You and your husband are completely tactless!" Kit grumbled into Max's chest before turning to look at Gemma tiredly.

Gemma shrugged with a concerned smile. "And yet you keep coming over. We'll be in my office babe, could you bring us some drinks please?"

Gemma grabbed Kit's elbow and towed her through the apartment, to her home office. The walls in Gemma's office were painted a pretty, pastel blue color with white skirting. Th