After their argument two months before, Kevin made his way home to Simone each and every night without exception. Melanie and Nic became their weekend roommates. The foursome watched movie after movie, played games into the wee hours of the morning, and even broke out into a pillow fight, which Kevin brought to an end after Nic swung the pillow at Simone a little too hard for his comfort. “Here, baby,” Kevin said as he placed a ceramic plate filled with Simone’s favorites on the nightstand. “Me and Nic fixed breakfast for y’all.” “I don’t want it,” Simone answered, pulling the covers over her head. “Why not? That’s everything you like.” “Yeah, but I don’t feel good. I had to puke while you were in the kitchen.” “You threw up?” Before Simone could part her lips to respond, she felt the queasiness return. She flung back the covers, sprang from the bed, and rushed to the bathroom just in time to flip up the toilet seat. She kicked the door shut and leaned over the commode as her insides exploded into the bowl.
