"Timothy, if she won't answer your call, it won't make a difference if you ring me instead. Even if I hand her the phone, she still won't pick up."

"She might not have heard it. We agreed-tonight, six o'clock, dinner at The Silverthread Eatery."

Vince checked his watch-it was already eight.

If Jessica had actually promised Timothy, she would have shown up. Or maybe

she had said yes just to avoid a confrontation, never intending to go.

"Stop waiting for her."

They were both sharp; Timothy wasn't that naïve.

"She promised me. She's never lied to me before. She'll come, I know she will- just tell her for me."

Vince frowned. Had that recent surgery dulled Timothy's senses? This was so obvious-how could he not see it?

"I'll go check. Gotta go."

Vince headed upstairs and knocked on Jessica's door.

"Come in."

the door and found Jessica hunched over her computer, fully

animation. There was no sign she intended to leave

Timothy's looking for you. He

mouse and glanced

said you agreed to

things and never followed through, every single time. Why should I

"Alright. Got it."

the room. Jessica picked up her

calls and messages from Timothy. She glanced at

Vince called Timothy back.

she's afraid if

stuck. She

it really so strange she doesn't trust you anymore?

farewell dinner, Henry's here too. We even got her a

ticked by, anxiety clawed at

talk to you anymore. You're just

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