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Estrella, Kie, and Sarah walk through partygoers to find a table for themselves. The Carrera's were throwing a party for their 15th anniversary and they had pretty much invited the whole island. As they walked through the party, Sarah was telling them about the visit she had with her father. Instead of meeting Wheezie, Ward was there.
"Are you kidding me, Sarah?" Kie says as they stop at an empty table, "That doesn't even make sense."
"Ward's on this island? Like, the same island we are on, Sarah?" Estrella says
"Yes, he's back." Sarah says, "Mm-hmm."
"The second I see him, I'm turning him in, I swear." Kie says, "I don't know how you do it. Every time I wanna complain about my dad, I just think about your dad."
"And any time I think about trusting my mom, I think about your dad."
"Oh, glad to be of service." Sarah says sarcastically
"Works every time."
"I'm glad I could help. It's great." Sarah chuckles looking away, "You didn't tell me Topper was gonna be here."
"Sorry. My mom invited like the whole island." Kie says as she and Estrella eye him
"Shit."
"It's not a big deal." Estrella shrugs
"Shit."
"We'll keep him away." Kie nods
•••
The girls got themselves drinks and were having casual conversation when Kie noticed Topper coming towards them, "Oh, great. Um, well, I'm gonna go over here."
"Please don't."
"We won't go far." Estrella says as they walk over to the next table
"Okay."
"Just say the word." Kie mutters as Topper stops beside Sarah
"Mm.""
"Hi." Sarah says
"Hey, how's it going?"
"Good. How are you?"
"Good. Um, I'm... Well, I don't wanna blow your cover or anything, so I'll just keep it low-key." He says, "I know we're not public or anything. You know what I mean? Um..." He says turning and nothing the other two girls, "Hey, girls! How are you?"
"Oh, hey. I didn't even see you, bro." Estrella says as Kie nods
"Uh, did you guys do these decorations here?" He asks, "It's beautiful."
"Yeah. Party City." Kie says
"It's a great selection." Sarah nods
"And your mom did great with the food." Topper says looking over at her
