Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Elijah had just finished typing when Elliot blocked his path, "Can we really trust this professor? What if he spills the beans?"

Elijah was brimming with confidence, "He's like the wise old mentor from your hometown, hidden away in the mountains. Do you think your mentor would do anything to harm you?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Then trust me, my professor wouldn't either," Elijah assured.

With that, Elliot relaxed his grip, and Elijah hit 'send'.

The reply came swiftly, "Which publishing house?"

Elijah quickly sent over the publishing house's details, only to receive an immediate response, "I can't help you with this one."

Elijah's brow furrowed, "Why not?"

The answer was straightforward, "I designed their entire security system myself, sold it to them for a pretty penny. Breaking through it now would go against my professional ethics."

Elliot were speechless,

able to breach the security - it was their

expression, asked Elijah, "Your

replied, "He's somewhat of a freelancer, makes his living

interest in breaching their security system? Are you investigating them?"

some of their internal

publishing house, but

exchanged worried glances, Elijah

Elijah asked, "How have you

except I'm still searching for someone I

brow creased in empathy, "Still no word

all he got in return, "She's been missing too long. Finding her

all too well the

it was their shared experiences of loss that had deepened their bond. Elijah had been tirelessly searching for his mom, while his professor had been on a long quest to find a woman dear

while Elijah had been reunited with his mom, his professor's search remained

a bit, Elijah. Leave a message if you need anything,