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The coffee table was overflowing with snacks and drinks, so they had been corner and the living room floor had become a makeshift buffet spread out on the carper

Leanne came back with two freshly washed glasses, just as Joy and Selina were getting a movie queued up on the projector.

They dimmed the overhead lights, leaving the warm glow of a couple of floor lamps to set the mood.

Nestled into the couch, sipping on fine wine, and engaging in laid-back conversation, th atmosphere was the epitome of relaxation.

Jeremy, hearing that the lasagna sitting neglected at the edge of the spread was Leanne’s homemade specialty, asked, “Mind if I try some?”

Leanne quickly interjected, “Oh, that? It’s not great. You should stick to the other stuff, and there’s plenty to go around.”

But Jeremy had already taken a bite and swallowed, “It’s actually pretty good.”

He ended up polishing off the entire dish, leaving Leanne in disbelief, “You really don’t have to force yourself.”

Joy, with a playful nudge, teased, “What’s next, eating a dishrag? I’m impressed.”

Meanwhile, across town.

“When did Selina get so chummy with Leanne?” Devin was lounging with his legs propped up after a game of cards, scrolling through his social feed.

“Is that Leanne’s place? She’s made it pretty cozy.” He offered his commentary while scrolling, “And what’s Jeremy doing there too?

preoccupied all evening suddenly tensed, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he

had posted an update

decked out in a

grinning faces dominated half the screen, with two others

cigarette from his

carpet, knees hugged to her

sat beside her.

absorbed in the film, Jeremy was absorbed in her,

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pinched into a V-shape in Curtis’ hand.

He muttered

is none of your business, but

Devin could finish, Curtis tossed back the phone,

overhead light cast orange shadows over Curtis’ brooding

booze shut you up?” he growled, the words sharp as if plucked

free at last, and yet you don’t

Curtis’ divorce from Leanne had spread like wildfire in their

the

the guys together for a festive

his trip, seemed even more downcast than

else was enjoying the party, Curtis was aloof, barely responding to

sation.

“You were looking

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