As the owner of a cupcake bakery, she’s just on a constant sugar high, I’m convinced. When she’s not bouncing around, she’s a total grump who needs to be fed. She’s a toddler trapped in a grown woman’s body. Which is probably how she’s mastered making her money catering to the mom demographic of Denver. She’s wearing her signature TOMS with cuffed jeans and oversized blouse. It’s a stark contrast compared to the woman next to her.

Where Marie thrives on comfort, Liv thinks it’s a four-letter word. I think the last time I saw her in flats was when we were in high school. And the pointy-toed stilettos she’s wearing today are no exception. Her makeup is applied to contoured perfection and her long blonde hair falls down her back in flawless, glossy waves. And even with all of that, I have no idea if she came here from work, the gym, or a photo shoot. Liv is always on ten. It’s why she makes such a killing in retail and with her blog.

“Hey hooker!” Marie drops her purse on the floor by an empty chair and wraps her arms around me. “You look terrible.”

Gotta love friends who tell you how it is.

“Awww. Friends. Hugs. Wonderful,” Brynn cuts in. “Is it time for details now?”

“Yeah, time to spill.” Vonnie crosses her legs and leans back into her chair. “Poppy had a doctor’s appointment, so we’ll fill her pregnant ass in later.”

I’m glad everyone else is so ready to take a deep dive into my personal life, but I so am not.

“Liv and I think it was a Cam Hall thing,” Marie says. “Are we right?”

This is why you should end all friendships after high school and start fresh. No need to be in your thirties, already at a personal low, only to have your friends remind you that you’ve always been a disaster.

“Who the fuck is Cam Hall?” Vonnie asks.

“Oh. It’s so good.” Liv’s eyes gloss over like they always do when the chance to gossip presents itself. She turns her chair to face Vonnie. “Cam went to high school with us and was ob-sessed with Elle. We all called it, but Elle didn’t believe us. And when Cam finally told her he was into her, she freaked and ran away and literally avoided him until graduation.”

“Okay, first of all? You know that’s not what happened. Cam was just trying to weasel his way into our group because he liked Ruby. Second, I did not avoid him! He avoided me once I called him on his shit. You know I was the DUFF, I can’t believe you’re still telling that story.”

“Oh my god! You were never the fucking DUFF!” Liv shouts as Marie groans.