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…

night. The street is mostly quiet, a few cars passing

bars. The air is cool, a

how the restaurant is doing,” Karl

I can’t keep the

off when you entered that cook-off.

going to the Alpha party together. But look at

ever acted like that. I should have been more

look at him, shocked and a bit touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet

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

Really, I am.”

have no idea how much that means to me,” I reply. “And

happened. So I guess in a way, I’m also sorry—sorry for storming out on you back at

sighs. “I’m more surprised you let me back, especially after

forgiving me.”

him square in the eye. “Let’s get one thing clear: I haven’t

But I do understand

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