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"I'm really proud of Gerd however this turns out" Kourtney says to Kerri while they wait

"Well, I agree, but why in particular?"

"Wasn't so long ago she was in the throes of an eating disorder. Asking her to sample both our food for a contest? It's kind of like asking an arachnophobe to hold this spider. " she shakes her head "Well, not quite, but you know what I mean?"

"I do. I just wasn't sure how much you knew. Yes, this is definitely a good step forward for her."

"She's always been a good friend. we share a lot. Heck, she told me stories about Sylvi that would make your daughter bblush " but a smile

"Don't suppose you'd care to share...?" A grin.

"Sorry Hearth. I don't need an extra enemy" A grin back "But you can ask Sylvi yourself about what picture she gave Colton using Dagmar's camera and how she dressed for it"

A blink at Kourtney, and she looks about to ask further...but then there's the tapping at the door, and she turns to it. "Should we come back in?"

Frank sticks his head out. "Yes, please."

"Judgment time," she says to Kourtney with a grin. "Come on, Ronin." And they go back into the kitchen.

Kourtney smiles back, and enters

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