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After JJ spat, nothing but truth, in Lio's face, she went to a bar to drink.
"Hi, can I have a Manhattan, please?" Lio asks, smiling softly.
"Sure, but I'll need to see an ID first."
Lio takes out her fake ID and hands it to the bartender.
"Alright, everything checks out. I'll go make that drink for ya," the bartender sends Lio a wink and begins making her simple drink.
"Well, well, well... what do we have here?" A voice says, approaching behind Lio.
Lio turns around to see no one else but Sarah Cameron.
"Shit."
"Well, hello to you, too."
"What do you want?"
"Nothing, I just saw you walk in, and..." Sarah leans to whisper into Lio's ear, "you're a sixteen-year-old walking into a bar. Alone. That's not normal."
"So you're gonna pretend like you care about me?"
"Okay, stop acting like a bitch. What's wrong?"
"Here's your drink, ma'am," the bartender sets down a cocktail-sized glass and brings his attention the Sarah. "What can I get for you, miss?"
"What's she drinkin'?"
"Manhattan. It's a classic whiskey martini. It's pretty strong," the bartender replies.
"I'll take one of those." Sarah reaches into her purse and grabs her fake ID, "here's this, and you can just put it all on one tab. I'll take it."
"Sounds good," the bartender smiles, handing back her ID.
"So...?"
"What, Sarah?"
"Okay, seriously. Stop treating me like I'm some bitch that's out to get you."
Lioana rolls her eyes, taking a big gulp of her drink.
"Lio, Peterkin told me."
"Told you what?"
"Good afternoon, ladies..." Sheriff Peterkin strolls up behind them, leaning against the back of Lio's chair.
"Uh... good afternoon, Peterkin," Lio stressfully tries to hide her drink but Susan rolls her eyes.
"Honey, I know you're underaged and drinking, it's fine," Peterkin whispers to Lio, instantly calming her anxiety. "But, I do need you to come with me."
"Okay..." Lio slides off the barstool and looks back at Sarah.
"Come over when you're done and get ready for Midsummers with me!" Sarah says, giving her a big smile.
"Okay!"
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John B drives through Kildare County, JJ quietly sitting in the passenger seat.
