The meeting disperses, and my staff go their separate ways. Karl lingers, shuffling his feet in a way that

makes me think he has something on his mind.

“Abby, do you have a moment?”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“If you’re worried about the article, I can help you find a good journalist. Someone who can capture the

essence of the place, the people,” he says.

I’m touched by his offer. “That’s really kind of you, Karl. Thanks.”

He clears his throat. “I could walk you home. We could talk more about it.”

I hesitate for a moment, considering. Then, I nod. “Alright, let’s walk.”

Enter title…

the restaurant, locking up for the night. The street is mostly quiet, a few cars passing by, and

The

how the restaurant is doing,” Karl

the surprise out of my

being so pissed off when you

to the Alpha party together. But look at

like that. I should have

him, shocked and a bit touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet of you to say,

tugging at the corners of his lips. “Just stating facts. I’m proud

Really, I am.”

to me,” I

a way, I’m also sorry—sorry for storming out on you back at

more surprised you let me back,

forgiving me.”

him square in the eye. “Let’s get one thing clear: I

I don’t know if I ever will. But I do understand that your intentions, misguided as they were,

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