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Beck was a little disappointed to hear Celeste couldn’t make it to Shanice’s birthday, but he understood

. “It’s okay Work takes priority; Shanice will understand”

Right after she hung up, just as Celeste finished freshening up, her phone rang again.

It was a video call from Beck

Only Shanice would use his phone to video call her.

Celeste picked up, and Shanice’s bright little face popped up on the screen.

She smiled, but before she could get a word in, Shanice started talking excitedly.

“Good morning, Ms. Celeste! Uncle Beck told me you can’t come to my birthday party tomorrow. It’s okay! If you’re busy now, you can celebrate with me next time.”

Then, without pausing, Shanice added, “Uncle Beck said you’re baking a cake and got me other gifts as well. Thank you, Ms. Celeste! That’s so sweet of you. My grandma says that when someone gives you a gift, you should treat them to a meal. There’s this new restaurant that’s super good–are you free tonight? Uncle Beck and I want to take you out!”

Celeste couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’m free tonight. Thank you, Shanice.”

Celeste. Treating you to dinner is what I

school. After saying goodbye,

Beck confirmed a time for dinner

she needed to return to the base

on the shoulder. “You’ve been working hard. I’ll take care of things with the R&D team; just go do what you need to

“Alright, thanks.”

the office until past 8:00

things down and getting ready to leave a little early at around 6:00 pm

office. He was a little surprised when he saw her packing up. “Clocking

to take care of,” she said, then she remembered. “Oh, right. I’ll be out of town for a few days starting

“Again?”

Celeste murmured a reply.

Kieran didn’t respond.

gotten back, and now

later, Celeste pulled into the restaurant Beck had

out of her car, Beck

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moment Shanice spotted her,