“I think they’re going to fire me, darling,” she said, dropping the words into the empty air behind Bea’s back. “Why on earth would they do that?” said Bea, and Iona could feel the muscles of her back stiffen with outrage. “You’re their star!” “I used to be, honey, but not anymore,” said Iona. “Well, you’ll always be my star,” said Bea. “Always. The brightest star in the sky. What’s the brightest star called?” “It’s called Sirius,” said Iona. “Well, you’re my Sirius,” said Bea. “Siriusly?” said Iona, pulling Bea even more tightly toward her and forcing a small laugh to muffle the sound of her
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Marriage. This is it.
