She didn’t even try to catch the bus home, passing it in a daze as she tried to make some sense of everything that had just happened.Her phone rang as the first drops of rain started to fall. The thought of actually having to talk to someone was too much to bear. But she couldn’t resist checking the message. What if it was Rose calling to say she’d reconsidered?Phoebe’s voice rang out on voice mail: “I just heard what happened and that you won’t be working here anymore.” Her new friend paused as if she only just realized that had come out wrong. “I hope you’re okay. I’m so sorry, I shouldn’t have started asking about Andrew. I shouldn’t have even gone near that whole conversation. I feel so bad about everything. Please let me know you’re all right when you get the chance.”Julie hesitated, finger poised over the call button. She didn’t blame Phoebe for anything. She even thought it was sweet of her to check in. But she still couldn’t face the thought of talking.
