A Life Debt Repaid

Right after he did, Cordy sent a direct message to Zoe: [Can you calm down and see what Quinn has to say first? Sam worked hard for this surprise. Don’t ruin it for him.]

Zoe promptly replied: [Okay, okay. I won’t talk.]

Back in the group chat, Quinn typed: [You knew, Zoe?]

Zoe replied: [Knew what? No idea.]

Quinn then responded: [Then what was that supposed to mean?]

Zoe promptly thought of something. [I mean, Sam did change. He used to goof off, and now he’s doing so well at work! Jay’s been praising him from time to time just to mess with Bob, since Bob’s the one who’s done nothing of note yet.)

She went on at length just to change the subject and cover up her blunder.

Still, Quinn replied: [I don’t mean at work, although he’s improved a lot on that front. I’m talking about his personal life.]

Zoe responded: [Personal life? Isn’t it going well? You two are doing fine now, no?]

might just be imagining

Zoe frowned. [Elaborate?]

and I almost did it the night before Cordy returned. But we

Zoe replied: [And?]

But I could tell that

then responded: [No need to go into that

days,

a text before Zoe could. [Maybe he’s been really busy? Men can have

been leaving early and coming home late. But he wasn’t around when I tried to find him in the office today, and when I called, he

silent, since Sam was with them, picking a wedding

[I think he’s

just taking a sip

he had done most of the time these days, saw

over to her and rubbed her back. “Be careful. How

said, wiping her lips. “Go about