87 Gathering

Jen followed Trisha into the kitchen area to see her almost break down crying. "Trisha, what is wrong?"

"It's nothing. I just feel very lucky to have Yuki by my side. Even in the face of my brother and even in her current condition, she is still siding with me and trying to protect me. My heart aches for her because she is forcing herself to speak to people she barely knows in her current state. She only thinks about me and my well being instead of herself." Trisha turned to look at Yuki, who was watching everyone else talk among themselves. She bit her bottom lip as she did her best to hold back her tears.

Jen smiled and patted Trisha's shoulder. "I can see why you are so protective of her. Yuki is a great girl. I can tell she loves you very much."

"Mmm... She does, and I love her just as much. Jen, can I ask why you had to date my good for nothing brother?" Trisha decided to change the topic.