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"We were all betting on who you would choose back when you were torn between Lindsey and Stephanie because of Mr. Whitaker Senior!" "That's right, Jake. Lindsey's so infatuated with you. She would cry her heart out if you really marry Stephanie!" "Of course! Lindsey has been completely devoted to Jake all these years and never refused anything he asked! She's truly the best. It would be nice to keep her on the side for fun…" "Enough!" Jacob's expression darkened. He warned them in a cold tone, "Lindsey was just a disposable stand-in. Even if she pesters me, the only one I'll ever love is Stephie."

She goes from worried to irritated. "Right. I guess I should've figured that since she practically ran out of here when I gave her the goodie bag he left for her." She walks away from the door so I walk in and shut it. "You don't like Kane?" "It's not that I don't like Kane it's just..." She stops, probably thinking whatever she's going to say will upset me, but I'm not oblivious to who my best friend is. "It's just what?" I urge her on "It's just that I think Jordan is better for her. He's a really nice guy and well; no offense, but Kane isn't."