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.

Dorothy off at her apartment, right?” Karen wouldn't rest easy until her best friend was safe at home,

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 to send

with a wave, grabbing

with you 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 when

“Uh... just, you know, shooting the breeze.” With Dorothy there, Jeffrey

his sleeve, “So did he agree to help us out?” Jeffrey shook his head, “No dice.” “What's his condition? Why didn’t you just agree?” “Because I'm not ready to kick the bucket.” Seeing that 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.” “Fine.” When they

what? I know that! He's been at it for years, so it’s hardly a secret.” Jeffrey let out a heavy sigh that contained a mix of frustration and resignation, “He wanted me to pick sides

If she was interested, she'd have said yes by now. She won't be giving no answers after all he

the people to fall for, he

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