The boy I grew up with

omething light.He dialed the number of the nearby café and pl

desk with a soft thud. Quin's eyes widened in surpris

shaking her gently. "Emil

h concern as he lifted her into his arms, cradlin

focused. She tried to sit up, but a wave of dizzines

ing." Quin asked si

" she stammered, her v

e said, his voice low and soothing. "You passed out at the office last night, so I took you here, had my doctor look

me is it? I need to ummm" she stammered, tea

out work for one minute. Hey what's wrong

ht now. You don't have to be so kind to me

you want to.

e of myself, I just need some rest

nd left Emily alo

ewed energy and focus. She felt fresh and new, l

e you feeling better." Lucy aske

o, I just need some rest and then i will

u literally just got back." Lucy w

y said while continuin

work, she heard a familiar

Emily,

rned to

What are you

signature silver hair bob, Quin's grandmother stood at

o see you!" she exclaimed, as Q

What are you doing here?" Quin a

house is being renovated so i thought i would stay here f

d, helping her

me you were coming, I would h

curiosity. "And what about that lovel

roat, trying to play it cool. "Grandma, Emil

you married a workaholic just like yourself. I was hop

I'll give h

he waited for her to answer. But the phone rang and rang, finally going to voicemai