Guard your heart,” said Lauren reasonably as she guided the shopping cart she was piloting down the aisle of the grocery store. The four women had made a special trip down into Lake Tahoe for the morning. They had treated themselves to breakfast at Heidi's on Highway 50, a long-standing tradition, and were now filling their carts at Grocery Outlet with supplies for the reception that would be hosted at Amanda's house the next day, after Parker's memorial service. Karina shrugged, “I disagree, Lauren. He was young when he took off. He was under 25 at the time.” Lauren looked at Karina like she had a few screws loose. “And what exactly does being under 25 have to do with it?” “You know! He had Under 25 Disease!” Lauren smirked, “Under 25 Disease? While I suspect that the American Medical Association has yet to define that as a legitimate disorder, please, share with us the symptoms.” Karina smiled, “Oh, man, before you turn 25 you do all the stupid things in relationships!
