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232 Cass's Surprise (Winona)

It's Tuesday morning, and the city outside our penthouse is already buzzing with activity. I've got a full day ahead of me. The work calendar is packed tight, and I know today will be a marathon, but my mind drifts to Cass.

After our argument yesterday, I'm worried. She's still not home. I have to leave very soon.

I pace the living room, finishing my second cup of coffee when I finally hear the front door click open.

Cass walks in, looking disheveled but not exactly hungover.

"Morning." I say, trying to keep my voice casual, though I'm anything but relaxed.

"Morning," she replies, dropping her bag on the floor and kicking off her work shoes.

"I'm just about to head to the office. Everything okay?" don't want to sound like I'm lecturing her again.

but she's still got that smile. "Yeah, actually. Everything's great. I got offered a trainee position in

Cass!" I wasn't expecting this

feel like maybe, just maybe, things are finally

excited," she says, practically bouncing on her feet

"That's great news," I say, and

worry, I wasn't out partying with Mia. I was with the

s still

trying to diffuse the tension I know is building. "I'm just worried, that's all. You've been out a lot this weekend. I guess all that will change now you'll be working full time." "Actually, I've been thinking. I want to spread Mom's ashes this weekend... Do you think that's enough time

make it work. I'll let the group know that Mom worked with and set up some refreshments on

Winona. It means a

always here

back, I'm

there, dumbstruck for a second.

it. "Yeah. I found a unit closer to work. Mia's going to

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