Thus, Ariel found an excuse to send Jodie away. "It's almost mealtime. Go get some food. We have to treat Katie to a meal."

Jodie happily agreed, "Yes, we should!"

After she'd left, Ariel asked Katie, "Is there something you want to say to me?"

"Yes," Katie held Ariel's hand and said gently, "Ariel, I want to join forces with you to go up against Yvonne. She destroyed my family and wanted to snatch Stephen away from you. Are we going to just let her get away with it?"

Ariel was stunned. She