And finally, meet Lottie

Saving the feistiest for last, meet Lottie Grey.  Emily's best friend, cheerleader, she's also been known to practice tough love when Emily goes off the rails. 

The AI program I used to generate her image pretty much nailed what I had in mind when I wrote Lottie. Sometimes the robots get it right! Here's her answers to my questionaire.  

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If you could choose any profession other than your current one, what would it be, and why?
Why on Earth would I choose to be something other than a wealthy socialite?
 
What is your guilty pleasure or secret hobby that you wouldn't readily admit to others?
Once in a while, I get obsessed with putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s like an addiction, I’ll won’t leave it even to go riding. 
 
What is your favorite book, and how does it resonate with you personally?
Whatever the current hockey romance book I’m reading, and it resonates with me because it’s all about gorgeous people having amazing sex. Sometimes I learn new things too!
 
Share a quirky habit or superstition that you have.
If you tell anyone I will hurt you, but I like to sing in the shower.
 
If you could time travel, which era or historical event would you visit?
To the mid 1950’s and the beginning of rock and roll. Could you imagine how exciting it must have been to see Elvis perform live on stage?
 
If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be, and what would you want to ask or discuss with them?
She’s not exactly fictional, but I didn’t know that when I saw the movie “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” and immediately wanted to be her. Then I read about the real woman and found she was so much more. Her work with women’s rights, her charity work, I’d want to talk to her about anything except the Titanic. I’m sure if the poor woman never talked about that horrible night again it would be too soon.
 
If you were granted one wish, with no restrictions, what would you wish for, and why?
Off the top of my head, it would be that everyone’s life be as fabulous as mine but that would make me sound way too philanthropic, so I guess peace on Earth? Did Justin already say that?