Jennifer said, smiling brightly at her sister as she entered the apartment. Maybe her sister wouldn’t make too big a deal about her semi-walk of shame if Jen started in on all the plans she had for them. “Wait, why are you curled up with Gammy’s blanket and my heating pad? Also, you’re really pale. Do you think we should go to the doctor? There’s a walk-in clinic down the block that’s open on Sundays and…”Sydney shook her head and then winced a little. “I think it’s just my time of the month a little early. It’s like Aunt Flo realized she hadn’t kicked my ass enough in the last few years, so she’s making up for it today. It’s fine, but I don’t think I’m going to make it to Macy’s to do the shopping for Mom. Can we just chill here and rewatch Christmas specials?”“I wish I had Garfield on DVD here. He is the best.”“Exactly,” Sydney said, trying to sit up and then wincing when she did that. “God, that hurts.”Jennifer frowned and rushed ahead to her sister to feel her forehead.
