In Hot Water. Mary Baxter Lynn

features tighten.

      “Sorry,” Bobbi said. “I didn’t mean to hit on a nerve.”

      “That’s the beauty of our friendship. I can be myself with you. I don’t have to pretend that life is a bowl of cherries when it’s not.”

      “I know this mess is taking its toll on you. I think—no, I know—you’ve lost weight, and you didn’t have any to lose.”

      “I’ll be fine.”

      Bobbi made a face.

      “I will. You know I’m a survivor. Just like you.”

      “You’re right about that. Still, I’m sick that it happened. In fact, I still can’t believe it. I thought doctors were untouchable.”