"Yes, I'm aware of that," Jake replies out patiently. "In fact, I tried to tell you that multiple times, but you were so sure that it wasn't a problem. Well, after you finally decided I wasn't a hooker after all."

The fact that Cougar had been convinced that Jake was a paid prostitute had been both weirdly flattering but mostly just plain weird.

He scoffs. "Please, like you need Beth to braid your hair. Who do you think braids Beth's hair, huh? It's me. I braid her hair. I can braid yours too, if you really want. We might have to beg some hair ties off of one of the girls, though. Maybe Kate has some she'd share with you."