Characters: Alice Munroe, Bridget Mackenzie, and brief appearances by Jared Bivens
Location: Siena Suites, Alice's place.
Summary: Bridget comes by to talk books with Alice. Jared interrupts. Alice and Bridget talk about Jared's history, bad men, babies, and future meetups. They started as acquaintances, but parted as friends.
Rating: PG for mild adult language and past situations.
( ''He reminds me of some of my students, back before everything. Enthusiasm can be infectious.'' / ''So can swine flu.'' )