When we were clean and proper once more she held out a hand to me. “I’m Elise, I don’t think we’ve met, always good to meet a fellow cake enthusiast” We shared a goofy grin and I took her hand “Katy, in my defense it was really delicious.” Her brows scrunched “Katy? You’re Quinn’s wife? I heard Mom say you were around here somewhere, you’re different than I thought you’d be” “Er… thanks?” “Yes, it was a compliment” It was a strange one. Done with the napkin I tossed it on the waste basket. “Oh, congratulations on passing the bar” She waved it away “Honestly I’m just glad to be done” I understood the feeling, I was certain I’d feel the same way when I was done with college. Elise crossed to the flutes of champagne on the other table and stole two, she walked back and offered me one, I accepted with a thanks and she smiled. “So what do you do?” “I’m in college” “Oh nice, what’s your major?” “Business” She looked me over, “You don’t seem the type” “Family hazard” I s
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