Felicity was at her wit's end. She found herself yearning for either Calvin's presence or the kind of laid-back attitude his mom always seemed to have. The kind where you listen if you want to, and if not, you just nod along without much care. "Anyway, you're totally done with that Langston guy, right?"

"Yes," she nodded, "But-"

"That's all I needed to know."

Calvin was sure of it-if Miles were to be completely ruled out of the competition, the victory would be his, no doubt about it.

Miles was his usual self, or so it seemed to those around him. Meetings, data analysis, coding, and then home. To the casual observer, he hadn't changed a bit since a year ago. But those close to him could tell something was off. Miles wasn't much of a talker before, sure, but he used to crack a smile at the little joys in life.

Now, it seemed like nothing could make him truly happy anymore.

Time flew, and several months passed in the blink of an eye. This weekend happened to be Jeffrey Turner's birthday.

gave Miles a ring, "Hey Langston,

to Mr. Turner, but I'm tied up with some computer setups at the office.

was as gentle

there was

We're probably going to have a few drinks, so you might need

call over, along with Craig, making this gathering a

arrived, the hotel's private dining room was buzzing

close to Jeffrey, even Kevin brought

was visibly pregnant, doling out and insisting Craig listen in

the later stages of pregnancy can be really tough on a woman! You've got to

know, Aunt Karen." Craig wrapped an arm around his wife, his eyes no longer carrying that hint of insecurity, now filled with nothing but tenderness.

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