The Click Trilogy (50 page)
Authors: Lisa Becker
im pretty tired. could we make it an early causal night?
From: Renee Greene – July 17, 2013 – 12:01 PM
To: cassidy, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Dinner tomorrow
Yes! Let's be like old people and hit up an early bird special. I'll figure out a place and text you the details. Can't wait to hear all about the movie making, Cassidy. Talk soon!
From: Renee Greene – July 26, 2013 – 8:05 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Still on?
Hey there. Are we still on for lunch tomorrow at Mel's? Hope so. My sweet angel must miss her Auntie Renee terribly.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 26, 2013 – 9:22 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Still on?
Yes, we are still on. I'll meet you there at noon. I'll be easy to spot. I'll be the frazzled woman with spit up on her clothes toting around a 9 month-old and all of her gear.
From: Renee Greene – July 26, 2013 – 9:24 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Still on?
Save a little room in that ginormous diaper bag of yours. I have a present for her.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 26, 2013 – 9:27 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Still on?
That's nice of you, but you don't need to keep buying her things. She's getting spoiled rotten.
From: Renee Greene – July 26, 2013 – 9:29 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Still on?
Speaking of getting spoiled rotten, I'm going to get a pedicure after lunch. Care to join me?
From: Ashley Gordon – July 26, 2013 – 9:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Still on?
Wish I could. Oh, how I wish I could. I haven't had a pedicure in months. Sadly, I don't think Siobhan will be welcome at Tip Toes nail salon.
From: Renee Greene – July 26, 2013 – 9:34 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Still on?
Well, if you ask me, her little piggy toes make that all worthwhile. See you tomorrow.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 2:32 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Major conundrum
Fuck! Okay, so if I'm starting off this email with the mother of all curse words, you KNOW it's gotta be bad. Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Triple bad. Like "the worst thing in the world" bad.
I was at the nail salon getting a long overdue pedicure. Ethan can attest, they were like bear claws down there. And no, my gnarly toenails are NOT the worst part of this email.
I was reading an US Weekly from three weeks ago - again not the worst part of this email, but perhaps a close second - and there's a picture of Cassidy kissing Marcus Wright on the set of his new movie. It's not a harmless peck on the cheek kiss either. It's a full-on, making out kiss. The caption says, "Marcus Wright sneaking a kiss with a mystery lady on the set of King's Final." Fuck!
From: PBCupLover – July 27, 2013 – 2:34 PM
To: Renee Greene, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Oy! This is bad. Very bad.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 3:22 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Holy moly!
From: Shelley Manning – July 27, 2013 – 4:01 PM
To: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, folks. This happened three weeks ago. Maybe Finlay already knows about it and they're working through it.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 4:05 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Do you really think Mark could look past infidelity? I know I couldn't. I would never be able to look at Greg the same way again. Would you be able to forgive Nick?
From: Shelley Manning – July 27, 2013 – 4:11 PM
To: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
We're talking about Mark, not Nick. Nick would never stray. Believe me, he's one satisfied man. Anyway, first off, if he has seen this, they aren't married yet so he may be willing to forgive her this transgression. For all we know, it is only one kiss. Second, maybe there's an innocent explanation.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 4:17 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
I'm certain Mark has NOT seen this. If he ever opened a trashy, tabloid celebrity magazine, I'd be shocked. And I'm confident Cassidy hasn't confessed all, because we just had dinner with them last week and everything seemed fine.
He would definitely tell me if he knew she had cheated on him. There's no way he could forgive her. He's such a straight arrow and is so particular about things. And believe me, there is no innocent explanation for this embrace and lip lock. Fuck! What the hell am I supposed to do now?
From: PBCupLover – July 27, 2013 – 4:22 PM
To: Renee Greene, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
You need to tell him. He can't marry this woman if she's being unfaithful to him. He needs to know.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 4:24 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Ethan's right. Poor Mark. He's going to be devastated. I'm so glad you are the one that's going to tell him. I don't think I could do it.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 4:25 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Wait. Why am I going to be the one to tell him?
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 4:28 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
You are the one who found the photo. You are closest to him. It'll be best coming from you.
From: Shelley Manning – July 27, 2013 – 5:02 PM
To: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Even if Finlay got screwed over big time because she screwed someone else, I'm not sure we want to get involved.
From: Shelley Manning – July 27, 2013 – 5:03 PM
To: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Oh hell, you're all right. Disregard my last email. He needs to know. Okay, I'll tell him, although I can't guarantee I'll be as gentle as you will, Renee.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 5:10 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Don't let Shelley tell him. The guy's going to be heartbroken enough.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:11 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
You think he's heartbroken over Shelley?
From: Ashley Gordon – July 27, 2013 – 5:14 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Renee! Give it a rest already. Shelley is with Nick. Mark loves Cassidy - at least right now he does. There is nothing going on between Mark and Shelley, nor will there ever be.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:17 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
You're right. You're right. On both counts. Shelley and Mark together is just a crazy pipe dream of mine. And I can't let her break the news. I need to do it.
From: PBCupLover – July 27, 2013 – 5:23 PM
To: Renee Greene, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Babe, you need to tell him. I'll do it with you. See if he's free tomorrow and we'll go together.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:26 PM
To: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Thank you! I don't think I can bear the thought of telling him alone. I'll email him now.
From: Shelley Manning – July 27, 2013 – 5:32 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Don't forget to email me all of the juicy details after.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:34 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Shelley! You wicked, wicked girl.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:45 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Hey, Mark. Wanted to see if you were free tomorrow night? Can we grab a drink or dinner or something?
From: Mark Finlay – July 27, 2013 – 5:52 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Cass is busy on set this week but I could meet up. Where did you have in mind?
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 5:59 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Actually, why don’t I swing by your place with some takeout? I'm going to be near Bamboo Garden. I'll get your usual. How about seven?
From: Mark Finlay – July 27, 2013 – 6:02 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Bamboo Garden. My favorite. You know me so well. Sounds perfect. See you then.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 6:04 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Okay, we're set to take Bamboo Garden over to Mark's tomorrow around seven. I think Gift-Wrapped Chicken might help ease the pain.
From: PBCupLover – July 27, 2013 – 6:10 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
While I'm sure it's not the "gift" he's looking for, it is the best thing for him.
From: Renee Greene – July 27, 2013 – 6:11 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Yeah, I'm afraid it will be the gift that keeps on giving…and not in a good way.
From: PBCupLover – July 27, 2013 – 6:13 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Major conundrum
Hold strong. I'll see you home later tonight.
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 8:52 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Finlay's Folly
Well…
From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 9:37 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
It was AWFUL! Ethan was going to go with me but of course got stuck at work. His stupid boss William said he needed his help on something. Of course I'm sure it was something totally non-work related, like checking out new cell phones or looking at pictures of hot chicks on his Facebook page.
Anyway, I started off making small talk and then told him I had something hard to tell him. His first response was, "Is everything okay with Ethan?" Little did he know! I told him that there was something he needed to know and that this was really hard for me to share.
Then, I pulled out the magazine. He sort of stared at it for a while. After a few blinks, he threw it across the room then ran to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet. From there it was just a jumble of tears and rants.
I didn't even know what to do or say, so I just let him let it all out. After about 30 minutes he asked me to leave. Thankfully Ethan was home by the time I got there and was a shoulder for
me
to cry on.
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 10:12 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
Oh, Sweetie. I'm sure that was hard on you and even harder on Finlay. And as much as I feel badly for him to be cheated on, I must say, "Death to Finnady!" So glad to have that whack job out of our lives. Good riddance, I say. Good riddance!
From: Ashley Gordon – July 29, 2013 – 11:04 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
I agree with Shelley. Shocking, I know. But I think we are all better off without her, especially Mark. He deserves better.
From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 11:08 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
It was just so hard to see him so hurt. I wish I could take it all back. Damn toes!
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 11:17 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
Damn toes?
From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 11:19 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
If I hadn't gotten that pedicure because of my unladylike, hoof-like digits, I never would have seen that photo and never would have had to break Mark's heart.
From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 11:24 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly
You didn't break his heart, Sweetie. That whore did. Better for him to find out now than after he married her.
From: Ashley Gordon – July 29, 2013 – 11:32 AM
To: Shelley Manning