Chapter 242

Since the movie was airing at midnight, everyone who'd already said goodnight regrouped in the lobby around 11:20 p.m. Michelle grabbed Megan and Emily by the hands and asked, "You guys sleepy?" "I took a nap earlier, so I'm good," Megan replied, glancing at Emily. "How about you?" Emily shook her head. "Still hanging in there." Brandon Lewis adjusted her scarf with a frown. "You should be resting, not running around like this." That was just how Brandon was—blunt and always shooting from the hip. Likes and dislikes, he made no effort to hide either. Michelle looked a bit guilty. "Sorry, I didn't think it through." Jason pulled her into his arms. "It's okay. Don't mind Brandon. He's just worried. Emily's pregnant, so he's a little on edge." Tristan looked at Samuel. "Oliver's not coming?" Samuel shrugged. "Probably knocked out cold, dreaming of springtime or something. Let him enjoy it." Just then, Oliver Lewis came down the stairs with a stormy face, slinging a black cashmere coat ove