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‘Around eleven-ish to eleven-thirty. Maybe midnight. You?’

‘A little earlier, I think. Between ten-thirty and eleven. But I can stay up later. It’s not a problem. I’m used to weird hours and doing shifts. Although not so much now. Let’s say we’ll speak at ten-forty-five, or we’ll send a text if we need to make it earlier or later.’

‘Sounds good to me. Good luck, tonight, Erin.’

‘Good luck to you too, Jasper.’

‘Erin?’

‘Yes, Jasper?’

‘Nothing. I just like saying your name. Goodnight, Erin.’

I’ve no doubt he heard my gasp of excitement.

Or he would have, if he hadn’t rung off.