“She admitted she hurt you.”
“On national television.”
“Large platform.”
“That is not an advantage.”
“Depends who is selling advertising.”
“I’m asking from the perspective of the person discussed.”
“Then definitely not.”
I looked through the office doorway.
A couple stood by the mask display comparing sizes. Neither was staring at me.
That felt luxurious.
“She texted afterward,” I said.
Hank waited.
“I told her I was still angry.”
“What did she say?”
“She didn’t argue.”
He nodded.
“Different.”
“It sounded different.”
“Do you believe it was?”
“I don’t know yet.”
Hank picked up a waiver from the printer.
“You don’t need to know today.”
“Everyone has become invested in reminding me time exists.”
“You used to like time.”
“I liked schedules.”
“Not the same thing.”
The couple approached the counter.
The woman smiled.
“You’re Ellie, right?”
Hank straightened slightly.
