"I'll stay." Alex volunteered, knowing full well the other two wouldn't.  The thing of it was, she couldn't help but have a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach.
 
She had been the one to stay home the last time too.
Julia reached over and touched her friend's hand, giving her a reassuring smile before whispering "We both know that Derek isn't going to let me out of his sight.  We'll be okay this time."
 
They had to be - that's all there was to it.

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