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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

Cc: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Once again, I agree with Shelley.

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 11:40 AM

To: Ashley Gordon

Cc: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Not sure what is worse. Having our dear friend heartbroken, or seeing you two agreeing with each other so much.

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 11:45 AM

To: Renee Greene

Cc: Ashley Gordon

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

It's definitely worse that we are agreeing with each other. The apocalypse might be near.

From: Ashley Gordon – July 29, 2013 – 11:51 AM

To: Shelley Manning

Cc: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

I'd like to think that Nick has helped Shelley mellow out a bit.

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 11:53 AM

To: Ashley Gordon

Cc: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

If anything, he's brought out the even wilder side of me.

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 11:59 AM

To: Shelley Manning

Cc: Ashley Gordon

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Okay, okay. That's enough, Shelley. We don't need to hear about your and Nick's exploits. Oh, who am I kidding? Ashley doesn't want to hear about your and Nick's exploits. But I really, REALLY do. And we'll all be together in a few weeks for Shelley to share too much and Ashley to cringe. YIPPEE!

From: Ashley Gordon – July 29, 2013 – 12:05 PM

To: Renee Greene

Cc: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

And now I agree with Renee. Maybe it's just me. Maybe Siobhan has made me more agreeable. Keep me posted and let me know if there's anything we can do for Mark.

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 12:07 PM

To: Ashley Gordon

Cc: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Will do!

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:16 PM

To: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

She thinks Siobhan has made her more agreeable? Maybe more delusional, but definitely not more agreeable. I can't say, do or purchase anything right.

I sent her a darling baby doll that I found at a boutique in Belltown, which is definitely the trendy part of Seattle. She responded with a “thank you but in the future, please refrain from buying Siobhan gifts that perpetuate gender stereotypes.”

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 12:22 PM

To: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Good to know. Even though it's months away, I'm already thinking through ideas for her first birthday and thought of buying her a play kitchen. Don't want to get scolded for making Siobhan think she has to perform in the kitchen. Also, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for remembering to remove Ashley's email address from your reply. I really didn't have the energy to deal with another friendship crisis.

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:26 PM

To: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Of course you are thinking through a gift months in advance. You're such a thoughtful girl and great gift giver.

Most of the world's famous chefs are men, aren't they? And yes, I believe I've learned my lesson and now check everything before I hit "send."

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 12:31 PM

To: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

You're right (and before you say, as usual, let me add), as usual. I will get her the kitchen and let her know I hope she aspires to be like the world's famous (male) chefs.

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:37 PM

To: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Well, I'm going to get her a drum set or maybe an accordion. I've read that learning to play a musical instrument can help kids improve their math skills. I'll be sure to put that in the card. The fact that it's noisy and quite possibly a large annoyance for Ashley is just an added bonus. Consider it friendly payback.

From: Renee Greene – July 29, 2013 – 12:41 PM

To: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

I love it! And I love you! MISS YOU TONS! Can't wait to see you!!!

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:43 PM

To: Renee Greene

Subject: Re: Finlay's Folly

Of course you do, Sweetie. Mwah! Mwah!

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:37 PM

To: Mark Finlay

Subject: Crappy

Tough break, Finlay. You deserve better. A lot better. Hang in there.

From: Mark Finlay – July 29, 2013 – 12:38 PM

To: Shelley Manning

Subject: Re: Crappy

Thanks, Shelley. I know you never liked her.

From: Shelley Manning – July 29, 2013 – 12:40 PM

To: Mark Finlay

Subject: Re: Crappy

No, never did. But I know you did and I just want you to be happy. Sorry she turned out to be as bad as I thought.