It sounded like a bar.

Atticus’s boisterous voice broke through, “Who is this?! You’re cutting into my drinking time!”

He sounded intoxicated and overly enthusiastic.

The background was noisy, then a woman’s playful voice came through.

“Who is it, Atticus?”

Hannah’s face showed no emotion as she asked, “Where are you right now?”

“The bar, obviously.

And who might you be? Checking up on me?”

It was clear from his tone that Atticus didn’t recognize Hannah’s voice.

The woman laughed, adding, “Checking up on you? Is she your girlfriend, maybe? Hahaha.

spread among the crowd, and Atticus scoffed, “Girlfriend? I don’t even know who

through the

value your life, get out of that bar

to fade somewhat as he recalled

sorrows tonight, not

“You!”

his phone, shocked to see Hannah’s name

“Miss Moore?!”

sharpened, and he quickly moved away from

“Hey, Atticus!”

Why did you

“Looks like his girlfriend really did check up

escaped to the bar’s restroom for some

do

sounds like,” Hannah

away

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