"That is stupid, if it's true," Derek agrees, frowning at the thought. If anything, it's the opposite. Bitty needs someone good, someone not so dark and burdened down. He needs someone sweet, who smiles easily and laughs without being surprised by the sound. And hopefully, he's found that in Simon. That is what Bitty deserves.

"Anyway," he says after a moment, giving her a small smile. "Jeff was invited too, you know. I'll make you up a literal doggy bag for her. I cooked up the livers and set them aside for her. She'll like them."