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?]

[I might just be

Zoe frowned. [Elaborate?]

[Sam and I almost did it the night before Cordy

Zoe replied: [And?]

could tell that he

[No need to go into

continued: [But it’s been days, and my

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

[I thought so too, since he’s been leaving early and coming home late. But he wasn’t around when I tried to find him in

and Zoe were silent, since Sam was with them,

then typed: [I think he’s having

was just taking a sip

had done most

aside his work, he went over to her and rubbed her back. “Be careful. How could

Zoe said, wiping her lips. “Go about