She shook her head, back pressed against the door
"You think I don't know what they're after!? And believe me, dearest, they're NOT my friends-they're drinking buddies, I don't trust them as far as I could throw them-and how do you think I lost that necklace!? I GAMBLED it, and while yes I'm willing to bet good old Quincy here cheated, I win back as much as I lose and I. DON'T. CARE."