"'Hi Jack!'" Karla said brightly, even as she was rolling her eyes. "'Emma wanted me to call you and let you know that while I would love a threesome with the two of you, it's never gonna happen because my beloved is far too straight for his own good and also afraid of Emma. He'd murder me for telling you that, but I'm pretty sure Emma already knows, so it's a moot point.'"

Dropping the cheerful tone, she added, "I'm sure that'll be a completely pick-me-up."