That was a natural human thing and there was nothing wrong with it.

But...

“I mean, come on, there's only one Dorothy, and either you or Everett is gonna end up the lonely old cat person. I'm really hoping it's you, buddy.” Everett was always flying solo. Now that he was in a relationship and even got two kids of his own. Jeffrey didn’t dare to mess with this because he had no death wish.

After leaving the diner, Dorothy declined Kenneth'’s offer to give her a lift home.

Night had already fallen, and it just wouldn’t do for them to be seen together, a man and a woman alone. Especially since Dorothy had no idea how many eyes Everett had out there.

just drive you home, then! Jeffrey, it's on your way to drop Dorothy off at her apartment, right?” Karen wouldn't rest easy until her best friend was safe at

always be on his way to drop her off as long as they were in this country’s realm. And if they were abroad, he'd hire a private jet

with a wave,

and Kenneth?” “I wish I knew.” Dorothy hadn't eavesdropped on the men’s conversation and could only sense that something was off with Kenneth

then turned her gaze to Jeffrey. “What did you guys talk about?” “Uh... just, you know, shooting the breeze.” With Dorothy there, Jeffrey

Jeffrey seemed to be hiding something, probably not wanting her to know, Dorothy stepped in and took Karen by the arm, “I have to work tomorrow, so let's just get me home. You can grill him after.”

“What did Kenneth actually say?” “He wants to go after Dorothy.” “And then what? I know that! He's been at it for years, so

added, “So what's Kenneth to do? Chasing Dorothy isn't new. If she was interested, she'd have said yes by now. She won't be giving no answers after all he invested in.” “Your brother... he’s a hopeless romantic,” Jeffrey affirmed him about this.

all the people to fall for, he had to compete with

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