Everett didn't answer the call beside Dorothy, not because he had anything to hide from her, but the idea of chatting up another woman, especially with undertones of flirtation, in front of her just didn't sit right with him. Even if it meant securing the antidote that could save her life. He stepped away, though a quick glance back assured him he could still see where Dorothy was.

As soon as the call connected, Quincy's voice came through, soft and coquettishly sweet.

"Mr. Lopez... I'm sorry, I dozed off again last night..."

"It's fine."

"Did you take the medicine I gave you?"

There was a pause before Everett replied, "The one you said would make me feel better?"

"Mhm..."

"No," he said, his gaze drifting back to Dorothy's frail figure, his brows furrowing slightly, "Quincy, we need to meet. There's something I need to ask you."

Quincy was taken aback by the sudden invitation.

But, of course, she wouldn't refuse!

we meet at

diner. I

yet? Then let me cook something for you, bring it over! You can taste

next time. I'm tied up

Everett's voice, Quincy realized

Everett find out

supposed to be over Dorothy,

That couldn't be it.

whirlwind of speculation rushed through

Quincy couldn't help but

you to clear

it that way, pressing

him with more questions. She'd find

diner's location,

couldn't just leave, not with Jeffrey's situation still up in the

to Dorothy's side, she looked up at him, her eyes still rimmed with red but no longer teary.

need to meet Quincy

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