"I don't think anything about this is a best case scenario," Ghanima sighed. "Still, I think we can salvage something from this, even if it's only to get her checked out by Dr. Jones or another member of the clinic staff."

Jennifer could hate Ghanima forever if she wanted, and Ghani wouldn't care. But that girl would have to face reality eventually.

"In the end, she'll be the one left with the results of whatever she does, or does not do. We can't help her if she won't let us." She held out her glass imploringly. "What we can do is enjoy your fine scotch and cheese, and bemoan the day we became responsible-ish adults."